Sloterplas

Sand from its basin helped build nearby homes

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Sand dug from this lake helped build the surrounding neighborhoods. The water sits at the heart of Sloterpark in Amsterdam Nieuw-West, bordered by grassy banks, paths and a sandy beach. It is an urban lake made by excavation, not a leftover natural pond.

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