Amsterdam Central station
Amsterdam Centraal
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10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Amsterdam Centraal Station4:18
Welcome, curious traveler, to the magnificent epicenter of the Dutch capital. You are standing before Amsterdam Centraal Station, an architectural triumph that serves as the beating heart of the city. …
Listen in the app2The Grand Facade and Stationsplein4:36
We now find ourselves in Stationsplein, the sweeping public square that offers the most commanding view of the station's primary facade. Take a moment to plant your feet and look upwards at this staggering expanse of red brick…
Listen in the app3The Great Bicycle Parking Complexes4:26
Welcome to the edges of the vast bicycle parking facilities that flank Amsterdam Centraal. To the uninitiated observer, the sheer volume of metal, rubber, and spokes assembled here is nothing short of mind blowing. …
Listen in the app4The Main Concourse and Ticket Hall4:25
Step through the grand archways and into the main central concourse of Amsterdam Centraal. Instantly, the atmospheric pressure changes. …
Listen in the app5The Train Platforms and Iron Canopy4:19
Having ascended from the grand concourse, we now stand upon the elevated train platforms. The first thing that commands your attention is the colossal iron and glass roof spanning the entire width of the tracks. …
Listen in the app6The Underground Metro Hub4:03
We have descended from the airy heights of the train platforms, pushing past the ground level concourse, to arrive deep within the subterranean belly of Amsterdam Centraal. This is the central hub of the city's Metro system. …
Listen in the app7The I amsterdam Visitor Center (Riverside)4:00
We have resurfaced from the metro depths and walked through the wide, retail lined corridors to emerge on the northern side of the station. This area is officially known as the IJzijde, or the riverside. …
Listen in the app8The Riverside Bus Terminal (IJzijde)4:07
Stepping out from the visitor center onto the IJzijde, the riverside of Amsterdam Centraal, induces a sudden and dramatic architectural whiplash. Turn around and look at the rear elevation of the station. …
Listen in the app9The Rear Ferry Docks (IJ River)4:08
We have descended from the elevated bus terminal and now stand directly upon the water's edge at the rear ferry docks of Amsterdam Centraal. Before you lies the wide, dark expanse of the IJ river, the historic waterway that…
Listen in the app10Closing3:23
As our detailed exploration of Amsterdam Centraal comes to a close, I invite you to stand near the center of the complex and take one final, comprehensive look around. We have traversed an incredible spectrum of time and design…
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What is Amsterdam Central station?
Amsterdam Central station is a place with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Heritage |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 10 |
| Total length | 41 min 45 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 52.3790, 4.9002 |
| Last updated |
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