“De Kleine Die” is a historic waterway and neighborhood in Nieuwendam, in the north part of the city. It began as a small peat river flowing into the “IJ” through a sluice, important for trade, shipbuilding, and moving farm goods.

The area grew into a community of fishermen, traders, and shipbuilders. In the 1️⃣9️⃣th and 2️⃣0️⃣th centuries, shipyards were built along the water.
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Today, the “Kleine Die” is a quiet neighborhood with a strong community spirit. Despite redevelopment plans, many people want to preserve its historic character.
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