The Toll Privilege: Amsterdam’s 750th Birthday in a Hidden Treasure

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The Low Countries Radio

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The Low Countries Radio is a podcast series, celebrating Flemish and Dutch history and culture, and its impact on the world today. The Low Countries Radio is a collaboration between Republic of Amsterdam Radio and the low countries website (www.the-low-countries.com).

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The Toll Privilege: Amsterdam’s 750th Birthday in a Hidden Treasure

The Low Countries Radio

40 minutes 29 seconds

11 months ago

The Toll Privilege: Amsterdam’s 750th Birthday in a Hidden Treasure

On a crisp October morning, history came alive under the vaulted ceilings of Amsterdam's City Archives. A modest parchment, locked away for centuries, brought us face-to-face with the city's ancient origins. Known as the Toll Exemption Privilege, this document—dated 27 October 1275—marks the very first mention of Amsterdam. In this podcast, senior curator Erik Schmitz explains the significance of the Toll Privilege, describing it as "a tangible link to the foundation and resilience of the city," that now celebrates its 750-year jubilee.