Video: incredible footage of 1920s Amsterdam in colour

It's a 100-year-old window in time!

Looking for a little diversion from reality? How about a mesmerising video of Amsterdam circa 1922 — in colour!

The city is brought to life in this delightful throwback, with crisp images capturing the capital from a rare colourful perspective.

From the characteristic canal houses to the trademark cyclists, it’s the typical Amsterdam we know and love — with even more old-time charm.

In the remastered video, you can see aerial views from across the city.

Try and spot landmarks such as Dam Square, the Westertoren, Centraal Station, and the Rijksmuseum as they looked exactly one century ago!

From the inner canal belt to the outer suburbs, it’s an incredible glimpse into life in old Amsterdam.

Life may look different now, but it’s a nice reminder that much of the old city still remains — albeit minus a few petticoats and flat caps… and with the addition of several million people, bikes, and automobiles, of course. 😉

What stands out most to you about this 20’s Amsterdam video? Tell us in the comments below!

Feature Image: Anonymous/Wikimedia Commons/Public domain 

Brin Andrews
Brin Andrewshttp://brinandrews.com
Brin is an avid ice cream eater from the US, calling Amsterdam home since early 2019. As a lover of mountains, life below sea level has been a bit of an adjustment, but she manages to stay afloat with long runs, wine, and frequent travel. Incidentally, these are a few of her favourite topics to write about.

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