A pedestrian walks past a cafe in the De Jordaan district in Amsterdam on October 23, 2024, as the city launches its 750th anniversary celebrations. This year, De Jordaan is the subject of a musical created to celebrate the 750th anniversary of Amsterdam, for which the festivities kick off on October 27, 2024, and run for a year. A neighbourhood known for its popular music and outspoken residents, De Jordaan crystallises the changes that have taken place in the Dutch capital, from its working-class origins to its recent gentrification. (Photo by Nick Gammon / AFP) (Photo by NICK GAMMON/AFP via Getty Images)