An electricity substation in the middle of Amsterdam?

An electricity substation in the middle of Amsterdam?

24-09-2025

In this video, we stand in Blood Street and find out how a giant electricity substation once stood here in the middle of the city.

Spontaneous tour of the Nieuwmarkt neighbourhood

From 22-tonne transformers brought in by tram to the urban renewal that later completely transformed the whole area. How did that station end up here? Why did it disappear again? And what reminds you of it today?

This is episode 6 of our spontaneous city tour. Want to see more? Check here the previous episode!

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