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2 Koninklijk Paleis
Chamber of the
Formerly the town hall, the Koninklijk Paleis (Royal Palace) Commissioners of
is still regularly used by the Dutch royal family on official Courtyard Petty Affairs
occasions. Construction of the sandstone building began
in 1648, at the end of the 80 Years War (see p53). The South
Neo-Classical design of Jacob van Campen (1595–1657) gallery
reflected Amsterdam’s new-found self-confidence after the
victory against the Spanish. When not in use by members
of the Royal House, the Paleis is open to the public.
Sculptures

Chamber of the
Thesaurie Ordinaris

Mayor’s office
. Burgerzaal
The Burgerzaal (citizens’ hall) has Mayor’s
an inlaid marble floor depicting chamber
the two hemispheres (western
and eastern). View of the Dam and
the Vierschaar

Court of Justice

. Sculptures
The palace is decorated with
a large number of sculptures
of mainly allegorical figures.

High Court of Justice
Key to Floorplan (Vierschaar)
Ground floor
First floor
Entrance

For hotels and restaurants in this area see pp396–7 and pp406–9

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Eyewitness Travel LAYERS PRINTED:
Starsight template “UK” LAYER
(Source v2.7)
Date 24th April 2013
Size 125mm x 217mm