Royal Palace of Amsterdam
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Royal Palace Amsterdam - by Diego Delso (CC BY-SA 4.0)




Description
The Royal Palace of Amsterdam (in Dutch: Koninklijk Paleis van Amsterdam) was built as a city hall in the mid-17th century. It was then appropriated as a palace for King Louis Napoleon (the younger brother of Napoleon I) between 1806 and 1810 until he abdicated. It is now a property of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and is one of three palaces at the disposal of the monarch who uses it for official functions and entertaining / celebrations. Two floors are open to the public when no official functions are scheduled.
Access & Transport
The Palace is on Dam Square in the center of Amsterdam. The closest tram station is Dam (1, 2, 5, 13, 17, 4, 9, 16, 24) which has several stops east and west of the Palace. Plenty of bus services stop by as well.
Instructions & Recommendations
Visitors would need to double check the calendar on the official website for the opening / closing days: https://www.paleisamsterdam.nl/en/visit/ The Palace is close to several other attractions and interesting neighbourhoods such as Dam Square (just in front), the Old Church (De Oude Kerk), the 9 Streets, the Dungeon, and the Amsterdam Museum.
Environmental & Social
Marginally negative from an environmental perspective (heating/lighting). Socially it contributes towards the upkeep of the palace, a part of the city and country's architectural heritage.
Conclusion
We would recommend a visit to most people having an interest in Dutch history and the arts but if you expect to be dazzled then you might be a little underwhelmed. Not that the interiors aren't impressive, stately and well decorated, but they are not lavishly extravagant, which from the standpoint of a Dutch taxpayer is probably preferrable.
Key positive
Impressive main hall and sculptures
Centrally located and moderately priced
Key negative
Not the same splendour as other well-known European palaces
Suitability
Suitable for all ages. No access problem for visitors with mobility issues (side entrance and lift to upper floor)
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
June 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 15m
est. visit time:1h 30m
Start of Season 1:Sep, 22
MONDAY10:00 - 17:00
TUESDAY10:00 - 17:00
WEDNESDAY10:00 - 17:00
THURSDAY10:00 - 17:00
FRIDAY10:00 - 17:00
SATURDAY10:00 - 17:00
SUNDAY10:00 - 17:00
Start of Season 2:Jun, 29
MONDAY10:00 - 18:00
TUESDAY10:00 - 18:00
WEDNESDAY10:00 - 18:00
THURSDAY10:00 - 18:00
FRIDAY10:00 - 18:00
SATURDAY10:00 - 18:00
SUNDAY10:00 - 18:00