CENTRAAL STATION
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Central station which is the symbol of the city, with two towers in Amsterdam
Amsterdam's main railway station is one of the city's landmarks. Built between 1881 and 1889 to the plans of architect P.H. Cuypers, who also designed the Rijksmuseum, inaugurated in 1885, it has a very similar architecture. It was the first Dutch station to be designed by a renowned architect. The station was built on three artificial islands, resting on almost 9,000 piles, which closed off the port and prevented railway lines from crossing the city. The two emblematic towers were intended to make the station a new gateway to the city.
However, the station soon proved too small, leading to numerous additions over the years. Over the past decade, it has been the site of major construction work for a metro line and a new bus station, but has remained visible from the outside. Now undergoing a complete transformation, it is gradually revealing its new face. The progress of the work can be consulted on the Verbouwing Amsterdam Centraal app.
Don't miss the two impressive underground bicycle parks, as well as the superb tunnel leading to the north bank, decorated with Delft tiles. The rear of the building, once renowned for its underworld atmosphere, has been transformed into a veritable gateway to the city's northern districts, with a traffic area and a brand-new wooden pier. The shopping arcades are also well worth a visit.
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