Dam Square, Central square in Amsterdam, Netherlands
The rectangular plaza extends 200 meters from west to east and 100 meters from north to south, connecting major streets Damrak and Rokin.
The square originated in 1270 when a dam was built on the Amstel River to control water flow, leading to the development of Amsterdam.
The National Monument on the square honors Dutch soldiers and resistance members, incorporating soil from all provinces of the Netherlands.
The square connects to Kalverstraat shopping street and houses multiple attractions including the Royal Palace, New Church, and Madame Tussauds museum.
During the 1960s, the square transformed into a central gathering point for social movements, marking significant changes in Dutch society.
Location: Amsterdam
Inception: 1270
Address: Dam, Amsterdam 1012 JS/NP
GPS coordinates: 52.37306,4.89278
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:38
Amsterdam combines art, history, and culture. The city features notable museums like the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum, historical buildings such as the Anne Frank House, and a network of 17th-century canals. Public spaces like Dam Square and Vondelpark provide urban gathering points.
Amsterdam provides photographers with numerous subjects throughout the city. The 17th-century canals form the historic center, where gabled houses and bridges reflect in the water. The Jordaan district displays traditional residential architecture, while the Oosterdok area presents modern structures including the Central Library and NEMO Science Museum. The Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum offer both interior and exterior subjects. Vondelpark extends across 47 hectares, combining green spaces with urban elements. The Magere Brug over the Amstel river features evening illumination. Albert Cuyp Market captures daily life, while De Wallen combines historic facades with red lighting. The city suits architectural, street, and landscape photography. The flat topography and canals create specific lighting conditions. From morning to dusk, photographic conditions change across different neighborhoods.
Royal Palace of Amsterdam
94 m
Amsterdam Ordnance Datum
0 m
Madame Tussauds Amsterdam
54 m
National Monument on Dam Square
28 m
Madame Tussauds Amsterdam
53 m
Naatje of Dam Square
14 m
Beurs van Zocher
86 m
Gebouw Industria
78 m
Waag op de Dam
57 m
André Hazes
17 m
Dam Square Victims 7 mei 1945
38 m
Ontdek de Dam
39 m
Dam Square
30 m
Peek & Cloppenburg Building
65 m
Kalverstraat 1, Amsterdam
74 m
Nieuwendijk 226, Amsterdam
68 m
De Bisschop
39 m
Nieuwendijk 218, Amsterdam
75 m
Pand met puntgevel
78 m
Nieuwendijk 231, Amsterdam
85 m
Dam 8, Amsterdam
69 m
Pand met klokgevel
79 m
Nieuwendijk 224, Amsterdam
68 m
Nieuwendijk 222, Amsterdam
71 m
Nieuwendijk 216, Amsterdam
75 m
7 mei 1945
72 m
Nieuwendijk 239, Amsterdam
63 m
Nieuwendijk 237, Amsterdam
66 mReviews
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