The Former Amsterdam Main Post Office, currently a shopping mall known as Magna Plaza, is a monumental building located at Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 182, Amsterdam. It was built in 1895–1899 in Neo-Gothic and Neo-Renaissance style. The building has been a rijksmonumentsince July 9, 1974, and is part of the Top 100 Dutch heritage sites.
The exterior is heavily decorated with polychromatic brick with details in dressed stone, including framing for all windows and doors. Across the roof edges are a large number of dormers, each with their own crow-stepped gable. Due to the pear shaped crowns on top of the towers the building is colloquially named 'Perenburg' (English: pearburg).
Visitor Info
Rating
★ 4.2 4,500 reviews
Visit Time
~45 min
Best Time
Weekday afternoons
Insider Tips
- · Look up at the ornate Neo-Gothic atrium — the interior is as impressive as the exterior.
- · Located steps from Dam Square, making it easy to combine with nearby sights.
- · Shops tend to be mid-range; come for the architecture even if you don't plan to shop.
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