Culture
Spot the differences: Vijzelstraat in 1956 and 2026
The Déjà vu series compares Amsterdam locations across time, featuring Vijzelstraat in the city center around 1956 versus 2026. The article highlights the 2000 opening of a new Pathé cinema designed by Christian de Portzamparc, which utilized trompe-l’oeil techniques to create an illusion of depth on the facade after demolishing three non-monumental buildings.
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