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 In the opinion of the inhabitants of the Netherlands, the Royal Palace or Koninklijk Paleis in Amsterdam is the eighth wonder of the world, as for the construction of the palace took almost 14,000 piles. Palace was built in 1665 by the architect Jacob van Kampen on Dam Square and is a perfect example of the classic Dutch architecture. Amsterdam Royal Palace is one of the main things to do in Amsterdam.
The palace is interesting for its classical architectural forms, and wonderful interior.
Splendor of the palace was to emphasize the greatness of Amsterdam is a major trading city, and the official capital of the country.
It is noteworthy that the construction of the palace is not intended for the royal family, and had to perform administrative and executive functions. Later there was a town hall. In Napoleonic times, the palace was the residence of his brother opened the French Emperor Louis Napoleon, and then the building was transferred to the Dutch Royal House of Orange.
Now the Royal Palace in Amsterdam is public property. It is believed that the Queen of the Netherlands lives here and pays a symbolic rent of $1. In fact, the Queen Beatrix and the entire royal court reside in Hague.
The walls of the palace witnessed the lavish coronation of Louis Bonaparte, brother of Napoleon. Here Louis Bonaparte was declared king of the Netherlands, and since that time the palace was called the royal residence. Subsequently, the Netherlands king William I Orange rented the town hall as his residence. In 1935 the state bought the royal palace and it became public property.
In the halls of the palace demonstrates a large number of first-class works of art masters of the Netherlands, but with almost no great works by Rembrandt, famous Amsterdam. Originally purchasing committee has agreed to buy the wizard, but then the artist was denied.
Only 100 years later one of the works of Rembrandt - the author's copy of "Night Watch" - was exhibited at the Royal Palace.
The palace on Dam square is open to tourists, however depend on the mode of operation carried out within the walls of official ceremonies and the season.
Address: Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 147.
The palace is open to visitors from October to May, Tuesday through Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from 12.30 to 17.00, from June to September - daily from 12.30 to 17.00. |
