Amsterdam Harbor

Amsterdam Amsterdam 2007 Amsterdam Harbor Delft

Amsterdam Harbor

 

Amsterdam harbor

Amsterdam is one of the most important commercial centers in Europe.

 

reproduction of ship in the Dutch East Indies trade

 

detail of the stern

 

on board cannon

 

the bow figure

The city is a major port linked to the North Sea and other European countries by a network of railways and canals, notably the North Sea Canal, which is navigable by oceangoing vessels. 

 

steamboat with passengers

 

outboard keel sailing ship coming to port

Among leading industries in the city are shipbuilding, sugar refining, publishing, and the manufacture of heavy machinery, paper products, textiles and clothing, porcelain and glass, aircraft, automobiles, and chemicals.

 

a Grebe swimming with babies on its back

 

baby Grebes swimming to Mom for food
(one still on male Grebe's back)

The city is also famous as a center for polishing and cutting diamonds and as the chief financial center of the Netherlands. A major European stock exchange is located in Amsterdam, as are the Bank of the Netherlands and several insurance firms.

 

canal bridge with windmill in background

 

water front building

 

tall spires on the harbor

 

Prince Hendrik

 

view of harbor
(Chinese restaurant in background
- reproduction of Hong Kong floating palace)

 

Woman looking out to sea
(commemorating those lost in WW II)

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