Dam Square is the central square of Amsterdam and one of the most famous and important places in the city. Dam Square received its name from a dam built on the Amstel River in the 13th century and was formed from two squares - Middeldam and Platz.

In the western part of the square there is the Royal Palace, made in neoclassical style, next to it - the 15th century Nieuwekerk church and Madame Tussaud's wax museum. On the opposite side of the square stands a memorial, erected in 1956 in memory of the victims of World War II. Also on the square is the Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky and the department store De Bijenkorf, which turned the Dam Square into a popular tourist area

Dam Square

National Monument on Dam Square

Royal Palace in Dam Square

Dam Square Comments (4)

Evaluation @ 10

Dam Square - Central Amsterdam area and the place of city events April 15, 2014

Eleonora2009

was here in November 2012

If you came to Amsterdam with sightseeing, business and other purposes, you can be sure that You will not be able not to visit the heart of the capital of the Netherlands - on Dam Square. This is the central square of the city, on which there are many interesting buildings, for example, the Royal Palace and Madame Tussaud's wax museum. It is from this square that most of the sightseeing tour programs in Amsterdam begin (the cost varies from 30 to 70 euros depending on ... Read full review

Evaluation 10

Some more photos November 21, 2013

Marina

was here in November 2013

Evaluation 10

Heart of Amsterdam November 21, 2013

Marina

was here in September 2011

I went to Amsterdam 2 years ago, and of course, I began my acquaintance with the city from Dam Square, from the railway station to the square not more than ten minutes walk.At the very start, I do not need to put on heels in Amsterdam, and any other city, because on such a large pavement tiles can not only break the heels, but also the legs along with the heels. You immediately recognize this area: all the dear ones lead to the Ladies.
The square itself is quite large, surrounded by outlets in all directions with shops, cafes ... Read full review

Evaluation 9

A lot of tourists November 11, 2013

Maligood

was here in November 2013

In the Netherlands I was in August 2012 and, of course, I could not help visiting the so-called city of freedom - Amsterdam. One of the main attractions of the capital of the Netherlands is Dam Square. It is here, after the Red Lanterns and coffeeshops, you can meet most of the tourists. It is very easy to get to the square from Amsterdam Central Station. From the main exit of the station you need to go straight. The whole way of walking will take about 10 minutes. There is a variant to get by public transport .... Read the full review