Amstel, where the river is joined by the tributary river Bullewijk. After this the Amstel flows into the city of Amsterdam. Amsterdam In Amsterdam, the canals Duivendrechtsevaart and Weespertrekvaart are tributaries to the Amstel. There are several historical bridges crossing the river, among which are the Berlagebrug, Magere Brug, and Blauwbrug. In the city center, the river is connected to several city canals, which are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Amstel Hotel, Royal Theater Carré, Hermitage Amsterdam, city hall in the Stopera, and Allard Pierson Museum are located on the eastern bank of the river. The river continues via the Rokin to the Langebrugsteeg before being routed underground through pipes, passing under the filled in part of the Rokin and Dam Square before remerging into the Damrak at the Oudebrugsteeg. The river then passes beneath the Prins Hendrikkade before empyting into the . Mouth The original course continues with Damrak, after which it passes Stationseiland, an artificial island with Amsterdam Centraal station, and flows into the former bay IJ. Cultural events A nationally televised concert is held on the river every year on Liberation Day. The rowing races Head of the River Amstel and Heineken Roeivierkamp are held on the river annually. The river also forms part of the route of the Canal Parade, Amsterdam's annual floating gay pride parade. Artist impressions The river has been depicted by many artists, including: Aert van der Neer (1603–1677) Rembrandt (1609–1669) Willem Witsen (1860–1923) George Hendrik Breitner (1857–1923) Piet Mondrian (1872–1944) References External links Geography of Amsterdam Rivers of North Holland Rivers of South Holland Rivers of Utrecht (province) Rivers of the Netherlands