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Heritage of the Week | 100 Years of De Bazel

Heritage of the Week | 100 Years of De Bazel

The iconic De Bazel building on Vijzelstraat is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Originally a bank headquarters, the historic landmark now serves as the Amsterdam City Archives.

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

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