City of Amsterdam
Welcome to Amsterdam!
Amsterdam's appeal lies in its rich cultural heritage, diverse and creative culture, commercial dynamism and high quality of life. Ultimately, the city's strongest asset is its people: the people who live here, the people who work here, the people who study here, and the people who visit here.
Amsterdam facts & figures
How many inhabitants and nationalities are there in Amsterdam? How many paintings are there by Rembrandt or Van Gogh? A selection of facts and figures about Amsterdam. Read more... »People & Culture
Amsterdam is an international city of culture, with a highly diverse population from around 175 different backgrounds enjoying a broad range of arts & culture. Read more... »Municipal services, corporations and project bureaus
The following is a glossary of the various municipal services, corporations and project bureaus related to the City of Amsterdam separated into A-M and N-Z. Read more... »City Government
Information on the mayor and alderpersons, how the City Government works, and the latest projects, plans and policies in Amsterdam. Read more... »Environment
Amsterdam places a lot of focus on living healthy, including promoting sports and cycling, investing in sustainable initiatives like Green Roofs and electric transport. Read more... »Amsterdam city districts
Amsterdam is divided into seven city districts (stadsdelen): Centre, Nieuw-West, Noord, Oost, West, Zuid and Zuidoost. Read more... »News & Features
The latest features and news from the City of Amsterdam. Includes important information on government policy and news about the city that applies to you. Read more... »
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