Royal Palace of Amsterdam
The Royal Palace of Amsterdam in Amsterdam is one of three palaces in the Netherlands which are at the disposal of the monarch by Act of Parliament. It is situated on the west side of Dam Square in the centre of Amsterdam, opposite the War Memorial and next to the Nieuwe Kerk.
The Royal Palace of Amsterdam in 2016
Jacob de Graeff laid the foundation stone for the New Town hall Op de Dam in 1648, painted by Barend Wijnveld Jr. (19th century)
Moses Room
Schepen Room
Amsterdam is the capital and most populated city of the Netherlands. It has a population of 921,402 within the city proper, 1,457,018 in the urban area and 2,480,394 in the metropolitan area. Located in the Dutch province of North Holland, Amsterdam is colloquially referred to as the "Venice of the North", for its large number of canals, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Image: Keizersgracht Reguliersgracht Amsterdam
Image: Reguliersgracht, Amsterdam
Image: Concertgebouw 04
Image: South facade of the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam (DSCF0528)