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Which medieval fortification towers still survive in Amsterdam?
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Three towers from the old medieval fortifications of Amsterdam still stand today. While the city has evolved significantly since its origins as a small settlement on the Amstel River, these structures remain as remnants of the city's early defensive walls.12