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Spot the differences: Amstel in 1860 and 2026

Spot the differences: Amstel in 1860 and 2026

The Amstel locks in Amsterdam feature historic toll houses, one of which has been transformed into a hotel room. Additionally, the site of the former De Eendracht windmill was replaced in 1887 by the opening of the famous Royal Theater Carré.

Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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