For 750 years, Amsterdam has grown, flourished and thrived. People from all over the world have helped shape the city into what it is today: a melting pot of cultures, stories and history.

Discover more about Amsterdam, its residents and its rich past.

The Night Watch Militia Company of District II under the Command of Captain Frans Banninck Cocq The Night Watch Militia Company of District II under the Command of Captain Frans Banninck Cocq

1:31 min. - Why is the Night Watch actually so famous?

View of the Golden Bend in the Herengracht View of the Golden Bend in the Herengracht

1:21 min. - Herengracht under construction, with some still vacant lots

By Vincent van Gogh

The Four Continents Paying Homage to Amsterdam The Four Continents Paying Homage to Amsterdam

New town hall must project wealth

Militia Company of District VIII in Amsterdam under the Command of Captain Roelof Bicker Militia Company of District VIII in Amsterdam under the Command of Captain Roelof Bicker

1:09 min. - Notice how Van der Helst created depth

The Sampling Officials of the Amsterdam Drapers’ Guild, Known as ‘The Syndics’ The Sampling Officials of the Amsterdam Drapers’ Guild, Known as ‘The Syndics’

1:02 min. - How did Rembrandt create the dynamics in this group portrait?