Netherlands: The Royal Palace in Amsterdam - Het Koninklijk Paleis Amsterdam

The Royal Palace in Amsterdam is one of four palaces in the Netherlands, which is at the disposal of Queen Beatrix by Act of Parliament.
The palace was built as city hall during the Dutch Golden Age in the 17th century (1655).
It is situated in the west side of Dam Square in the centre of Amsterdam, opposite the War Memorial and next to the Nieuwe Kerk.
It was built by Jacob van Campen (1596-1657), Amersfoort), a Dutch artist and architect.
Jacob van Campen was inspired by Roman administrative palaces. He drew inspiration from the public buildings of Rome. He wanted to build a new capitol for the Amsterdam burgomasters.
The palace was built on 13,659 wooden piles.

From 2005 until June 2009 the palace was renovated.
Since 14 June 2009, it is open again to visitors.

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• Royal
• Palace
• Amsterdam
• Koninklijk
• Paleis
• Townhall
• stadhuis
• Jacob
• Campen
• Dam
• Square
• architecture
• culture
• history

[5boelie]

Ik zie wat u bedoeld nederland is mooi!!!!!!!!!!!

[maaswater15]

@5boelie

Ja. Nederland mag er best wel zijn:-)

[alancastrian]

Maria, your videos never cease to amaze me, well done once again.

[maaswater15]

@alancastrian

Thank you Maurice! I am glad you enjoyed viewing this video.

My very best wishes, Maria:-)

[glenzboyz]

A beautiful palace thanks for a fine video !

All the best my friend !!

[maaswater15]

@glenzboyz

Thank you for watching Glenz! It is nice to hear that you liked the video.

I hope that you are fine and wish you a wonderful weekend, Maria:-)

[maaswater15]

@oopspaw

Thank you Katie! I am glad that you liked this small impression of the Royal Palace.

Hugs, Maria:-)

[oopspaw]

wow, the palace is really spectacular! love all the engraving, stone work, detailing, sculptures and paintings! amazing! and some of those chandeliers were just out of this world beautiful! .. =D .. great vid maria!

[maaswater15]

@44ciccionet

Thank you for your comment Italo!

I can imagine, that you prefer seeing Rembrandt in the Rijksmuseum, when you revisit Amsterdam.

Kind greetings, Maria:-)

[44ciccionet]

Thanks Maria!! Beautiful palace.....I visited 12 years ago......but when I think to Amsterdam I dream to see again the wonderful Rembrandt "De Nachtwacht" in Rijksmuseum.....