The Royal Palace of Amsterdam (Dutch: Koninklijk Paleis van Amsterdam or Paleis op de Dam) is one of three palaces in the Netherlands which are at the disposal of the monarch by Act of Parliament.
The palace was built as a city hall during the Dutch Golden Age in the 17th century.
After the patriot revolution which swept the House of Orange from power a decade earlier, the new Batavian Republicans forced to accept Louis Napoleon, brother of Napoleon Bonaparte, as King Louis I of Holland in 1806. After holding his court at The Hague and Utrecht, Louis Napoleon moved to Amsterdam, and converted the Town Hall into a royal palace for himself.
Visitor Info
Rating
★ 4.5 22,000 reviews
Visit Time
~60 min
Best Time
Weekday mornings when it first opens
Insider Tips
- · Book tickets online to skip the queue on Dam Square.
- · The Citizens' Hall (Burgerzaal) with its world map floor is the highlight — don't miss it.
- · The palace is sometimes closed for state functions; check the website before visiting.
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