Royal Palace of Amsterdam
Koninklijk Paleis Amsterdam
A 17th-century town hall on the west side of Dam Square, converted into a royal palace. Its marble citizens' hall is said to be the eighth wonder of the world.
The Royal Palace opened as a town hall in 1655. It is a representative example of classical architecture from the Dutch Golden Age. In 1808, Louis Bonaparte converted it into a royal palace. Today it is one of three palaces the Dutch royal family uses for receiving guests. Its highlights are the citizens' hall, with its marble floor showing a world map, the Empire-style furniture and the courtrooms. Tickets cost about €12.5 and include a Chinese audio guide. The palace is closed to visitors when the royal family is using it. It is on Dam Square, about 10 minutes on foot from Centraal Station.
Opening hours
10:00–17:00 (closed on royal event days)
Nearby sights
- Dam Square
- Begijnhof
- Bloemenmarkt
- De Wallen (Red Light District)
- Oude Kerk
- Anne Frank House
- Westerkerk
- Our Lord in the Attic