CENTRAAL STATION
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Central station which is the symbol of the city, with two towers in Amsterdam
Amsterdam's central station is a symbol of the city. Over the past decade, it has been gnawed away by major construction work to build a metro line and a new bus station, but is still clearly visible from the outside. It was built between 1881 and 1889 to plans by P.H. Cuypers, who also designed the Rijksmuseum, inaugurated in 1885, which closely resembles it. In fact, it was the first Dutch station to be designed by a famous architect. The station was built on 3 artificial islands with almost 9,000 piles. This closed off the port but prevented the railroad lines from crossing the city. The station's two towers were intended as a new gateway to the city. The station soon proved too small, and numerous additions have been made since its construction. It is now undergoing a major transformation, and is gradually revealing its new face! Don't miss the two fabulous new underground bike parks. The superb bike tunnel on the north side, with its Delft tiles, is also well worth a visit. The back part of the station, once a real underworld, is now a true gateway to the city's northern districts, with the shared space, a brand-new fire-free traffic area and the brand-new wooden jetty. The shopping arcades are well worth a visit. At present, the city side of the station is being finalized, and the entrance to the city is more elegant.
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Une belle gare de l'intérieur comme de l'extérieur.
Centraal station est assez grande et bien aménagée et sert de gare routière, de gare maritime, de gare avec des trains nationaux et internationaux ainsi que de point de terminus du tramway.