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Dam Square

Amsterdam-Centrum, Amsterdam

Classic starting point for city walking tours
Watch your snacks, the pigeons are bold
Palace facade photos best in morning light

Amsterdam's grand central square, where the Royal Palace anchors centuries of Dutch history. Come for the architecture, stay to decode the Netherlands' refreshingly low-key monarchy: kings and ceremonies, minus the pomp.

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What are you into?

  • Historic royal square
  • Free to visit
  • Royal Palace views
  • Living history
  • Amsterdam-Centrum
  • Amsterdam