Amsterdam Royal Palace Limited-Time Opening ❣️

The Amsterdam Royal Palace is a famous 17th-century building in the Netherlands, a remnant of the splendor of the "Golden Age". Originally constructed as a city hall, the Netherlands was not yet a kingdom but the Dutch Republic of the Seven United Provinces at the time. The city hall was also a way for Amsterdam to showcase itself as a powerful commercial city in the mid-17th century. Today, it is one of the three palaces of the Dutch royal family, the official reception palace of King Willem-Alexander, where world leaders and heads of state are received. The Royal Palace is a Dutch classical style building with Baroque decorations. The triangular pediment under the statue of Atlas displays the "Amsterdam Maiden," who is depicted as the center of world trade, surrounded by people from all over the world offering her their goods. The palace's first floor is open to tourists, including the Citizen's Hall, the Burgomaster's Hall, the Salon, and the Military Court, among others. The Citizen's Hall is the heart of the building, representing a microcosm of the universe, with marble maps of the Eastern and Western Hemispheres on the floor and a starry sky of the Northern Hemisphere in the center. 🕓 Opening Hours: The palace is open to visitors until April 7th, with regular closings on Mondays. When there are no royal receptions, the palace opens to tourists, and you can track the opening hours on the official website. 🎫 Admission: Adults 12.5💶, Students 9💶, Free with Museum Card, Amsterdam City Card not valid. ❣️ Attention: Photography is allowed, no flash, no vlogging or selfie sticks, and no pets. #NetherlandsLife #Netherlands #AmsterdamNetherlands #AmsterdamWalkingGuide #AmsterdamAttractions #NetherlandsAttractions