Palace · Amsterdam, Netherlands
Royal Palace of Amsterdam
The Royal Palace of Amsterdam in Amsterdam (Dutch: Koninklijk Paleis van Amsterdam or Paleis op de Dam) is one of three palaces in the Netherlands which are at the disposal of the monarch by Act of Parliament. Built 1665.
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Landmark facts
| Location | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
|---|---|
| Type | Palace |
| Built | 1665 |
| Architect | Jacob van Campen, Daniël Stalpaert |
| Height | Height: 90 m |
| Coordinates | 52.3732° N, 4.8914° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Royal Palace of Amsterdam is known for
The Royal Palace of Amsterdam in Amsterdam (Dutch: Koninklijk Paleis van Amsterdam or Paleis op de Dam) is one of three palaces in the Netherlands which are at the disposal of the monarch by Act of Parliament.
About Royal Palace of Amsterdam
The Royal Palace of Amsterdam in Amsterdam (Dutch: Koninklijk Paleis van Amsterdam or Paleis op de Dam) 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 palace was originally built in the mid-seventeenth century as the new city hall for the city of Amsterdam, and only became a royal palace in 1808 when the Netherlands were part of the First French Republic and First Empire under Napoleon Bonaparte.
History
The old city hall was next to the Wisselbank, which in turn faced the weigh house next to the landing wharves along Damrak, which at that time would have been busy with ships. The fire on 7 July 1652 was most disastrous for the treasury of coins in the old city hall, the coins being eagerly "saved" by the helpful populace. Comparison of details of city maps before and after the fire show how construction was altered to clear buildings unaffected by the fire for an entire city block in order to create a safe buffer from other buildings and reduce the chances of fire ever again.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Royal Palace of Amsterdam website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Amsterdam |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) |
| Distance from the airport | 7.0 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
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- Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) · Amsterdam, Netherlands · 7.0 miles away
- Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) · Rotterdam, Netherlands · 34.6 miles away
- Eindhoven Airport (EIN) · Eindhoven, Netherlands · 67.0 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Royal Palace of Amsterdam?
The Royal Palace of Amsterdam in Amsterdam (Dutch: Koninklijk Paleis van Amsterdam or Paleis op de Dam) is one of three palaces in the Netherlands which are at the disposal of the monarch by Act of Parliament.
Where is Royal Palace of Amsterdam located?
Royal Palace of Amsterdam is in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Its coordinates are 52.3732° N, 4.8914° E.
How do I get to Royal Palace of Amsterdam?
The nearest town is Amsterdam, and the nearest airport is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), about 7.0 miles away (straight line).
When was Royal Palace of Amsterdam built?
Royal Palace of Amsterdam was built 1665.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Palace_of_Amsterdam — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1056152 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://www.paleisamsterdam.nl/en/ — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.