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Amsterdam.info » Royal Palace Amsterdam, Koninklijk huis
The Royal Palace on the Dam is one of the three Palaces which the State has placed at the Queen's disposal by Act of Parliament. It is used mainly for official state functions, for example state visits, the Queen's New Year reception and other official receptions. Every year, it provides the setting...
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Koninklijk Paleis (Royal Palace) | Museum/Attraction Review | Amsterdam | Frommers.com
(town hall) to replace the decayed old Gothic one that in 1652 did everyone a favor by burning down. Van Campen intended to showcase the city's burgeoning prosperity; so its interior is replete with white Italian marble, sculptures, and painted ceilings. Poet Constantijn Huygens called it the eighth...
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Amsterdam.info » History of the Royal Palace Amsterdam, Koninklijk huis
The entire building was constructed of white stone, though the weathering of the centuries has left none of it visible. On 20 July 1655, the burgomasters and the magistrates opened the first section. The Royal Palace is famous for it’s rich and imposing decorations. Renowned sculptors were bro...
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