Amsterdam was the center of world commerce in the early 1600's. These photos may look like a bunch of canals, bridges, bicycles, and old buildings. When you walk around the city,(that's how you get around, there are very few cars, it's either boat, bike, or walk), every canal, street, or alley is a whole new experience and a new surprise. Many of the buildings along the canals were built in the 15 and 1600's