Financial History Tour

The world's first limited company, stock exchange, central bank and economic bubble... It all happened in Amsterdam, within walking distance. Follow the money in Amsterdam as financial center of the world: Nazi banks, Resistance banks, a pawnshop from 1614, the financers of the Louisiana Purchase and a visit to a 1920s bank fault. Enrich yourself on the Financial History Tour.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Beurs van Berlage, Damrak 243 Next to the Bijenkorf, 1012 Amsterdam The Netherlands

One of the many exchange buildings that have been built around the Dam. A good start for the Financial History Tour.

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Dam Square, Amsterdam The Netherlands

The historical, but also financial heart of Amsterdam. Get to know why it all happened right here.

Stop At: Amsterdam City Archives, Vijzelstraat 32, 1017 HL Amsterdam The Netherlands

Have you ever visited the faults of a 1920s bank building? Today the basement reveals the treasury of the city's archives.

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Amsterdam Museum, Kalverstraat 92, 1012 PH Amsterdam The Netherlands

Who were the rich merchants in Amsterdam and how did they make their money?

Pass By: Bloemenmarkt, Singel, 1012 DH Amsterdam The Netherlands

How was the first economic bubble created? Learn all about the Dutch Tulip Mania on the Amsterdam floating flower market.