Royal Palace of Amsterdam

Located on Dam Square in the Dutch capital Amsterdam, the Royal Palace of Amsterdam is one of three Palaces placed under the administration of the King under an Act of Parliament . Construction of the palace began in 1648 and was completed on 20 July 1655 and was used as the town hall for the judges. Today, the site also hosts cultural exhibitions and Royal events such as receptions of foreign heads of state during their visit to the Netherlands and other official receptions.

The Royal Palace was built by the famous architect Jacob van Campen, inspired by the palaces and public buildings of Rome at that time. The palace is famous for its unique architecture and elaborately decorated by famous painters such as Rembrandt and Ferdinand Bol and using materials entirely from white stone with extremely splendid and impressive design. The architecture of the building still retains its ancient character and it houses many precious heritages as well as masterful sculptures. The marble floor of the hall in the central building is decorated with two world maps, and the dome at the top of the building is decorated with an image of a ship, a symbol of the city of Amsterdam.

The interior of the palace represents the history of the empires that each ruled at the palace. The chandeliers and caves belong to the legacy of the French empire, while the rooms in the palace are the presence of the Orang-Nasau house with many family paintings and sculptures of private life. of the Nasau family. In addition, inside the museum also displays a number of artworks by famous artists such as Jan Lievens, Ferdinand Bol, Rembrandt, Govert Flinck and Jacob Jardaens. The marble floor of the hall in the central building is decorated with two world maps, and the dome at the top of the building is decorated with an image of a ship, a symbol of the city of Amsterdam.

Royal Palace Amsterdam is open 10am to 5pm for most days except for important events such as New Year's Eve parties, gala evenings, and awards events. Admission ranges between €10 for adults and free for children under 18.