Amsterdam grew to be a major economic and commercial center of the world during the period called Amsterdam Golden Age. This period witnessed not only a steady economic development but also a rapid flourishing of culture and architecture that can be noticed in its town hall and its quintessential canal houses.
Golden Era
Amsterdam Golden Age, a period of continuous economic growth, was from 1585 to 1672. This was the era of flourishing trade and commerce in Amsterdam, a city that came into being in the 13th century. It was the best time in the city's history in terms of economy and business.
Originally a small fishing village, Amsterdam began to develop fast during the 15th century. It was in that century that the seeds of the Golden Age were sown. The rapid growth of the city led to the dawning and then the subsequent flowering of the Golden Age of Amsterdam.
Economic Prosperity
Amsterdam reached the zenith of its commercial
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development during the later period of 16th century. By 1600, Amsterdam had emerged as one of the most important center for business, trade and commerce in Europe. In no time, the city became a global market and its demand in world trade increased. The commercial achievements of Amsterdam led to social and cultural flourish, the vestiges of which can be found everywhere in the city.
Remains From the Past
The city of Amsterdam expanded and grew into a flourishing urban center. With this expansion a large number of structures were built, structures that exhibit the typical architectural traits of Netherlands that existed during the period. These historic relics include Westerkerk, town hall in the Dam Square which is now known as the Royal Palace, Zuiderkerk and a large number of canal houses like De Gecroonde Raep or the Crowned Turnip, Poppenhuis, Kloveniersburgwal 95, De Dolfijn or Dolphin, Bartolotti Huis, the Huis met de Hoofden, Sweedenrijk, Herengracht 462 and the Trippenhuis.
The Golden Period of Amsterdam laid the foundation for the present structure of the city. The Amsterdam we see today had been formed way back during the city's Golden Age in the 16th and 17th centuries.
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