.st0{fill:#FD000D;} .st1{fill:#FFFFFF;} MENU LANGUAGES ORDER YOUR I AMSTERDAM CITY CARD Live, study and work Life in Amsterdam People & culture in Amsterdam People & culture in Amsterdam Amsterdam is an international city with a rich history and a highly diverse population from 180 different backgrounds enjoying a broad range of arts and culture. Find more information about the city’s people, history, society and cultural life. Amsterdam’s people The city of Amsterdam can look back on a long and interesting history, and today it prides itself on a rich cultural life and a diverse population. The people who live here, the people who work here, the people who study here and the people who visit here are what makes Amsterdam vibrant and multi-faceted. Amsterdam's people and culture History & society From its humble beginnings as a 13th-century fishing village on a river bed to its current role as a major hub for business, tourism and culture, Amst... READ MORE My Amsterdam: Interviews with locals Learn more about what life is like in Amsterdam directly from people who've already made the move. Amsterdam international profiles introduces you to ... READ MORE Top ten reasons to love Amsterdam Ask anyone who is not a local why they moved to Amsterdam, and you will usually get one of two answers: work or love. Ask them why they chose to stay ... READ MORE 180 Amsterdammers In 2016, the city of Amsterdam celebrated its diversity by mapping all of the 180 nationalities that live within its boundaries, photographing and lis... READ MORE Amsterdam’s cultural life Don’t be fooled by Amsterdam’s village-like charm: this is a European capital and as such offers an exciting art, music, film and theatre scene. READ MORE Active population Amsterdam is an active city, with the majority of the population leading a healthy lifestyle, regularly incorporating activity into their daily lives.... READ MORE Diversity in the city Amsterdam’s unique character and culture have been shaped by its diversity. People from across Europe – and the world – have made th... READ MORE Religion & spirituality Since the Second World War, several waves of immigration have introduced many faiths to Amsterdam. Post-colonial immigrants from Indonesia, Suriname a... READ MORE Pocket guide to Dutch culture Get a head start in Dutch culture by learning about some common personality traits, social customs and cultural rituals unique to the Netherlands. READ MORE Facts & figures Have a look at the list below for interesting and unexpected facts and figures about Amsterdam. READ MORE Amsterdam's Japanese community Amsterdam is home to a thriving Japanese community – one of the largest of the region’s international communities – and there is a w... READ MORE Find out more about Amsterdam Search POPULAR PAGES About Amsterdam See and do I amsterdam webshop Plan your trip Do business Living in Amsterdam Work Study I amsterdam City Card I amsterdam blog OUR NETWORK amsterdam&partners IN Amsterdam Press & media Travel trade Municipal government StartupAmsterdam Colophon Contact I AMSTERDAM WEBSHOP Fashion & Accessories Typical Amsterdam Local Makers Travel & Outdoor Gifts Homeware FACEBOOK TWITTER INSTAGRAM PINTEREST LINKEDIN © 2021 I amsterdam Disclaimer Privacy statement Recommendation algorithms Change cookie settings Cookies on Iamsterdam.com amsterdam&partners uses cookies on iamsterdam.com to analyse usage of the website and to enable content sharing on social media. Cookies may be placed by third parties. By closing this message and continuing to use the site you consent to cookie use by iamsterdam.com. More information ADJUST COOKIE SETTINGS APPROVE