Royal Palace (Koninklijk Paleis)
Description
The Royal Palace, which dates from 1648 and was designed by Jacob van Campen, was originally Amsterdam’s town hall and is regarded today as the most important cultural and historical building from 17th-century Amsterdam. The building’s exterior was originally made of white stone, although none of the white is actually visible today, whilst famous painters including Rembrandt and Ferdinand Bol were brought in to contribute to the interior. Today, the palace, which has been state property since 1936, houses an impressive collection of furniture left behind by Napoleon who made it his home in 1808, as well as chandeliers and clocks from this period. The palace is the official residence of the Dutch Royal Family and the present Queen, Beatrix, still uses the Royal Palace to host official functions such as the Queen’s New Year reception and various state visits.
Air: Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Rail: Train: Amsterdam Centraal Station. Tram: Public services. Road: Signs are marked for Dam Square (from Amsterdam Centraal Station).
Contact Addresses
Koninklijk Paleis, Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 147, The Netherlands
Tel: (020) 624 8698
Website: www.koninklijkhuis.nl
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