The World Trade Center Amsterdam is a commercial centre located at the Zuidas in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. It was officially opened in 1985, and renovated between 1998 and 2004. The centre consists of nine buildings—labeled from A to I—with 120,000 m2 of offices and office facilities. Tower H is the highest building, it has 27 levels and measures 104 m. The centre is a member of the international World Trade Centers Association.
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