Nowadays, the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area has a population of about 2.4. minion. The city still identifies itself with its 17th century city, and present this particular image to the world. Historic buildings are considered to be essential bearers of the city's cultural identity. The protection of listed buildings has ensured that large parts of Amsterdam's city centre, which date back to the 17th century or before, have been preserved. Material authenticity should be preserved if it is to stand change of survival. This preservation primarily depends on knowledge, and to obtain knowledge about Amsterdam's heritage, research is crucial.
Source: van Tussenbroek, G. 2019. Building Archaeology and Preservation: The Tangible Golden Age of Amsterdam (1585-1700). University of Amsterdam, Office for Monuments and Archaeology of the City of Amsterdam.