Royal Palace of Amsterdam, Royal palace on Dam Square, Amsterdam, Netherlands
The Royal Palace of Amsterdam is a neoclassical structure on Dam Square that rises 90 meters and features a facade of marble and Bentheimer sandstone. Numerous sculptures decorate the outer walls, giving the building its ceremonial appearance.
The building was completed in 1655 as the city hall of Amsterdam and served this function for over 150 years. Louis Bonaparte converted it into a royal residence in 1806 when he became King of the Netherlands.
The great hall displays massive paintings depicting scenes from Dutch history, while the walls and ceilings carry gilded details. Visitors can walk through the official reception rooms where diplomatic meetings still take place today.
The building usually opens between 10:00 and 17:00, but may close temporarily during official state events. The main rooms are located on the first floor and can be reached by a wide staircase.
A 6-meter statue of Atlas stands at the rear and carries a globe on its shoulders. This figure recalls the building's earlier role as a center of world trade.
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