Dam Square
square · Amsterdam · Netherlands
- Address
- Dam, 1012 Amsterdam
- Prices
- Entry: Free
Public square.
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About
The central square of Amsterdam, with the National Monument and the Royal Palace.
History
The city grew from a settlement around a dam on the Amstel river.
Good to know
- It gets crowded; visit early in the morning for a calmer look.
Nearby
Royal Palace Amsterdam
palace · 80 m
Palace on Dam Square, used by the monarch for official occasions and open to visitors when not in use.
Amsterdam Canal Ring
landmark · 390 m
The 17th-century ring of canals around the old centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, lined with gabled canal houses.
Begijnhof
landmark · 450 m
Quiet courtyard of historic houses near the Spui, one of the oldest inner courts in the city.
Westerkerk
religious_site · 610 m
Protestant church beside the Anne Frank House, with the tallest church tower in Amsterdam.
Anne Frank House
museum · 630 m
Museum in the canal house where Anne Frank and her family hid during the Second World War, including the secret annex.
Nine Streets
neighborhood · 670 m
Shopping area of nine small streets between the main canals, with boutiques, vintage shops and cafés.