Where is Royal Palace
The Royal Palace of Amsterdam is situated on Dam Square in the centre of Amsterdam. It was originally built as the city hall for the magistrates of Amsterdam. In the 17-th century it was the largest secular building of Europe. Learn more about its history.
The Royal Palace on the Dam is one of the three Palaces which the State has placed at the Queen's disposal by Act of Parliament. It is used mainly for official state functions, for example state visits, the Queen's New Year reception and other official receptions. Every year, it provides the setting for the presentation of various official and royal prizes.
Opening dates and times
* The Royal Palace is open to the public (individuals and groups) when it is not being used for official occasions. See below for more information. An exhibition is held there every summer.
* In the summer (July, August), the Palace is daily open from 11.00 to 17.00.
* In other periods the Palace is frequently open from Tuesday till Thursday and during the weekend, from 12.30-17.00.
* It is recommended to call the information-line, or to visit the website, to check whether the Royal Palace is open for the public.
* Information-line (English): +31 (0) 20 620 40 60
Free tours are provided for individual visitors on Wednesday and Sunday afternoons when the Palace is open to the public. In the summer months they are conducted in both Dutch and English. All tours start at 14:00. For more information, call +31 (0) 20 620 4060.
Entrance fee
* Adults: €4.50 (€6.50 with audio tour)
* CJP/Stadspas/pensioners/students: €3.60
* Children 6-16: €3.60
* Children under 6: admission free
The Palace is easily accessible for wheelchairs, a cloakroom is present.
How to get there
The Palace is at Dam Square, 10 minutes' walk from Amsterdam Central Station. All trams leaving from Central Station stop near the Palace.
Adress
Koninklijk Paleis te Amsterdam
Educational Service
PO-box 3708
1001 AM Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Visiting adress: Dam, Amsterdam
Catalogues and guidebooks of the collections and actual exhibitions are for sale in the museum shop, as well as books, postcards and royal souvenirs and gifts.
museum website
Royal Palace of Madrid is the official residence of the King of Spain, located in Madrid. King Juan Carlos and the royal family do not actually reside in this palace, instead choosing the smaller Palacio de la Zarzuela, on the outskirts of Madrid. However, the Palacio Real de Madrid is still used for state occasions. The palace is owned by the Spanish state and administered by the Patrimonio Nacional agency.
The palace is located on Bailén street, in the western part of downtown Madrid, east of the Manzanares River, and is accessible from the Ópera metro station. The palace is partially open to public, except when in official use.
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