The Magnificent Three
From 1600 on, Amsterdam, London, and New York have each contributed to the birth and development of the "world-city": a new urban concept whose ambition plays out on a global scale and which has given rise to a radically new architectural landscape.
A Golden Century
It all begun in 1585 as the small city of Amsterdam, in a few decades, gradually became the first world city in human history. Watch the story of Amsterdam ascension and growing dominance on world trade, and the spectacular innovations.
Clashes
As Amsterdam is at its peak and becomes the third largest city in Europe, London gradually takes the lead, and a third player enters world history: New Amsterdam, once a Dutch city, is eventually conquered by England and becomes New York.
Metropolis
Watch how New York, just two decades after the war of independence, makes its way through and becomes the great challenger of London. During the 19th century, both cities will experience industrial revolution, modernity.
Global Cities
First in history, London and New York turn to gigantism and open the way to the city of tomorrow. New York invents the skyscraper and the skyline, new concepts that will revolutionize urbanism and shape the cities around the world.
