In 17th century the palace was built to serve as a city hall. It opened in July 1655 inaugurated by Cornelis de Graeff. In 1813 the Palace was taken over by Prince William of Orange and remains in use by the Dutch royal house to this day - for official functions and state visits. It was so impressive, it was called the Eight World Wonder.
Let your inner light shine high and bright on your travel to the Royal Palace of Amsterdam. Visit this beautiful, real-life palace and feel like royalty following in the footsteps of the King’s guests. One can’t help but marvel at the massive scale and richness of this royal structure. The Royal Palace of Amsterdam is exactly what it sounds like - a palace! It is King Willem-Alexander’s official reception palace, which is open to visitors. There are close to 160,000 visitors that visit the palace in a year. These visits are permissible only when the Royal family or Royal House members are not in residence. Ensure that you have done your research beforehand so that you get the opportunity to see the palace from inside and experience its richness and grandeur.
This is one of three palaces in the country that is at the disposal of the monarch by Act of Parliament. It is used to host official events and state visits by the Dutch King. Also, the Palace plays a wonderful host on special events like award ceremonies, or New Year’s receptions. Privy to its share of mysteries, there are numerous hidden symbols and secrets in the Royal structure. Curator Renske Cohen Tervaert has revealed the secret meaning of these symbols. Be sure to request a guided tour of the Palace. It will be an eye-dazzling as well as an eye-opening experience for sure.
Bus
The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam Central Station to the Royal Palace of Amsterdam is to bus which costs 1 - 3 EUR and takes 8 minutes. Bus line 170 also passes by the station.
Tram and Train
Trams lines 3, 12, 16, 24 exits on a stop Museumplein.
The Train lines Sprinter stops near the palace.
The Light Rail lines 1,17,2,5 and metro 51 also stops near the museum.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Waiting Time
None, if the crowd is less.
Entrance Fee
Adult (18 and over) - 10 EUR
Below 17 - free
Time you can spend
2 hours
Weather
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