From stoepeschijters to liefdezusters: what are your favorite Amsterdam nicknames?
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In Amsterdam, people often give nicknames to places and things in the city. These names are sometimes funny or special. For example, some people call a building the Finger of Jansen.
Other nicknames are 'koperslagers' and 'Poenpiek'. Many Amsterdam residents know these names and use them every day for their city. Many nicknames have a story or a special reason.
People enjoy making their city their own in this way.