World War II edit · 1940. 11 May: Bombing of Amsterdam by the Luftwaffe · 1941. February strike. · 1943. 27 March: 1943 Amsterdam registry attack [nl]. · 1945.

Amsterdam has a long and eventful history. The origins of the city lie in the 12th century, when fishermen living along the banks of the River Amstel built ...

1. The early days. The first written mention of Amsterdam comes in 1275. In that year Count Floris V granted the people living near the dam on the Amstel River ...

The period 1813-1940 is marked by economic recovery and, from 1870 onwards, by expansion. The increasing wealth brought about a rapid population growth. This ...

Amsterdam was occupied in 1787 by the Prussians, who backed the policy of William V, prince of Orange. The French, welcomed as liberators in 1795, brought ...

Amsterdam history and timeline · From “Watery Area” to Fledgling Settlement · Amsterdam's Early Years (1275 to 1565) · Amsterdam's Golden Age (1585 to 1672).

I've been writing about some of the historic sites around Amsterdam, here's a chronological list, with my post and a map reference when appropriate.

Amsterdam was officially founded on October 27, 1275, when the residents of the small fishing village of "Amstelredamme" were granted a toll privilege by Count ...