Visit the Royal Palace of Amsterdam: tickets, prices, schedules

Visit the Royal Palace of Amsterdam: find all the information you need on this major monument in the Dutch capital!

You will find the Paleis op de Dam or Royal Palace of Amsterdam on the Dam, which is no other than the main square of the capital of the Netherlands. We can't miss it so much this monument is imposing by its size! By visiting this 17th century building, you will not only make a leap in time, at the golden age of the Netherlands, but you will also have the opportunity to discover one of the three palaces still used to date by the Dutch royal family, where official ceremonies, banquets and other royal celebrations are held regularly.

Go to the heart of Amsterdam to understand the history of this building that has constantly evolved over its history and its successive occupants. Dare to pass the doors of this monument to the exterior look a little austere! From the former Council Hall to the Throne Hall, to the Citizens Hall, you will not be disappointed by the treasures it houses.

Why, at what rate, when and how to visit the Royal Palace of Amsterdam, a must in the Dutch capital? You will find all the answers to these questions in this article if you intend to visit the Royal Palace of Amsterdam!

Historic rapid of the Royal Palace of Amsterdam

In the 17th century, in the middle of the Netherlands’ golden age, the mayors of Amsterdam appeared to the consuls of Rome and wanted a building similar to the Capitol. The Dutch architect Jacob Van Campen , in charge of its construction (1648 – 1665), was inspired by Roman architecture to build a monument that would symbolize the power and glory of the country. At the time of its inauguration in 1655, 10 years before the end of its construction, the Royal Palace of Amsterdam was considered the largest administrative building in Europe!

In the first place, this historic monument was built as Hotel de Ville, and it was only from 1808 that it took the function of Imperial Palace, after that Louis Napoleon Bonaparte , who became king of Holland, elected to the house.

But the king doesn’t like it, the building temporarily became the Royal Museum, and finally regained its current status as Royal Palace in Amsterdam. The King Guillaume-Alexandre , the current sovereign of the Netherlands, and his family do not reside in the monument, which belongs to the state since 1936.

Today, the Royal Palace of Amsterdam welcomes visitors from all over the world every day, when it does not serve important events and official receptions of the Dutch royal family.

What to do and see at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam?

Visit the Royal Palace of Amsterdam will take you about an hour. It is also possible to opt for a guided tour, provided you book several days or even weeks in advance on the official site of the monument.

So, what can we see when we visit the Royal Palace of Amsterdam?

The palace

This imposing, sober and organized monument in the classic Dutch style of the time is based on exactly 13,659 wooden pillars. You will then access all the most important parts the palace, including the Tribunal, the Citizens’ Hall, the former Council Chamber and the Throne Hall. You will have the opportunity to admire, among others, the beautiful marble floors of this important place, lusters She's shining, frescoes majestic and impressive statue Atlas which dominates the main room!

Inside the remains of the country’s golden age, such as sculptures and paintings by remarkable Dutch artists such as Govert Flinck or Ferdinand Bol, both students of Rembrandt. Or also traces of King Louis Bonaparte’s passage which, after turning the building into a palace, left its furniture and decoration there.

Let yourself be guided by the explanations of audio guide and discover all the secrets of the Royal Palace of Amsterdam!

Exhibitions

Temporary exhibitions with various themes (works by Rembrandt and Jan Lievens , presentation of protagonists associated with the history of the monument, etc.) are regularly proposed in the courtyard of the palace. This is what to enrich your visit to this place full of history!

How to go to the Royal Palace of Amsterdam?

The Royal Palace is located in Dam Square, the main square of the Dutch capital, close to the memorial of the victims of the Second World War and the Tussauds Museum .

Being located in the hypercentre of the city, the Royal Palace is very well served and thus easily accessible:

• By tram: Up to one of Dam stations, with lines 1, 2, 4, 5, 9, 13, 14, 16, 17 and 24
• By metro: Up to Rokin Station with Line 52
• By bus: By stopping at one of Dam’s stops, with many lines
• Cycling: the privileged transport of the Dutch, or on foot, the palace is only five minutes away by bike and a ten minutes walk from the central station
• By car: If you chose to car rental Once on site or if you have your own vehicle, you will be able to park at the Q-Park paypark in Bijenkorf, located a few minutes walk from the Palace

Prices of the Royal Palace of Amsterdam

HORARI

The monument is open daily from 10am to 5pm except where the Dutch royal family welcomes guests or organizes official ceremonies. Think about getting in touch with the Palace’s agenda on its own official website !

RATES

To visit the Royal Palace of Amsterdam, you will need to count:

• 10€ for adults
• 9€ for holders of a student card, a CJP or a Stadspas
• Free for those under 18 and holders of a museumkaart

The price of a one-hour guided tour is 95€ per week or 125€ per weekend, in addition to the ticket price per person.

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