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Heritage of the Week | 40 years of Stopera

Heritage of the Week | 40 years of Stopera

The Stopera, a combined city hall and music theater building in Amsterdam, is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Despite initial controversy surrounding its construction, the building has become an iconic part of the city's landscape.

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