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Amsterdam has naturally a large port. From the 17th century, the progressive works on the canals and of the natural bay coomplicated the navigation. Therefore a direct chanel between the center of the port and the North Sea was enginereed. Work on the North Sea channel started in 1872, 18 meters long, it was completed four years later. At the time it was one of the greatest water works ever constructed. Amsterdam was then once again ready to compete with Rotterdam and reopened its quays to commercial traffic.
The port of Amsterdam and its seaward channel are two huge basins protected against the tides. The whole harbour area has been reclaimed from the sea and its quays for a total lenght of 40 kilometers are built on artificial islands. Leave a Comment
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When arriving at Amsterdam's main train station eg from the airport then talk a brief walk in the direction of the harbour (ie out the railway station's back door) instead of straight into Amsterdam central, and look out into the harbour, watch the variety of boat traffic travelling past.
Id missed this harbour view not even aware it was just there the previous two visits to Amsterdam.
Particularly nice on a sunny warm day or when you are in need of a cool breeze. Leave a Comment
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The Open Harbour Museum is part of the Zeeburg quarter and is centered around the former KNSM passenger terminal. In this building the museum is housed and it is also used for cultural events. In the future ships at the waterfront -like a submarine, a lighthouseship, a KNSM passenger ship and a Greenpeace ship- will be added. Leave a Comment Address: KNSM-Laan 311 - 1019 LE AmsterdamPhone: +31-20-4185522Directions: East side of the JAVA Island, 2km East of Central Station. Public Transportation: Tram 10Website: http://www.openhavenmuseum.nl
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 floating restaurant by Jim_EliasonLeave a Comment Address: OosterdokDirections: Oosterdok, entrance is from the north side of the harbor
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from August 24th till Aug. 28thFrom August 25th to 27th, the Tall Ships can be visited by the public each day from 10.00 to 16.00 hrs. There will also be sailing and motor boat races every day on the IJ. Each evening there will be a special show by the Dutch Royal Navy on the IJ. But if you are reading this now, I am afraid you missed out... in 2005 is the next sail-event, this year was great, the bussiest so far, good weather and great atmosphere! Leave a Comment Other Contact: For more info:
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All the tallships from aroud the world are coming to Amsterdam Leave a Comment Address: At the harbour
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