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7. Tour the Royal Palace of Amsterdam
Formerly the Town Hall, the Royal Palace of Amsterdam (Koninklijk Paleis van Amsterdam) serves as the King’s residence when he’s in the city. Its construction was a monumental task when started in 1648 and required the sinking of 13,659 piles to support the mammoth structure.

Based upon the architecture of ancient Rome, the exterior is strictly classical, while the interior is magnificently furnished, its apartments decorated with a wealth of reliefs, ornamentation, marble sculptures, and friezes. Check out the spectacular ceiling paintings by Ferdinand Bol and Govert Flinck, pupils of Rembrandt.

Other highlights include one of the finest furniture collections in the world, and the City Treasurer’s room with its marble fireplace and ceiling paintings by Cornelis Holsteyn. You’ll also see the Hall of the Aldermen, also containing paintings by Bol and Flinck.

The largest and most important room is the Council Hall, sumptuously decorated and one of the most beautiful staterooms in Europe. English language guided tours are available, and useful audioguides are included with admission.

Location: Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 147, 1012 RJ Amsterdam

8. West Church (Westerkerk)
Located next door to the Anne Frank Museum, Amsterdam’s West Church (Westerkerk) is one of the most popular churches to visit in the city. It’s certainly one of the most picturesque.

Completed in 1630, this attractive Renaissance church is unusual due to its many internal and external Gothic features. Its 85-meter tower, popularly known as “Langer Jan” (tall John), is the highest in the city. On the tip of its spire is a large replica of the emperor’s crown, placed there in memory of Emperor Maximilian of Austria. Inside the tower, a carillon proclaims the hours.

Other highlights include a fine organ dating from 1622, along with an interesting marble column placed here in 1906 in memory of Rembrandt. The great artist was originally buried outside the church, but was later reinterred inside. A gift shop is located on-site.

Address: Prinsengracht 279, 1016 GW Amsterdam

8. Kościół Zachodni (Westerkerk)

Położony obok Muzeum Anny Frank, West Church w Amsterdamie (Westerkerk) jest jednym z najpopularniejszych kościołów do odwiedzenia w mieście. To z pewnością jeden z najbardziej malowniczych.

Ukończony w 1630 roku, ten atrakcyjny renesansowy kościół jest niezwykły ze względu na wiele wewnętrznych i zewnętrznych cech gotyckich. Jego 85-metrowa wieża, popularnie zwana “Langer Jan” (wysoki John), jest najwyższa w mieście. Na czubku jego iglicy znajduje się duża replika korony cesarskiej, umieszczona tam ku pamięci cesarza Maksymiliana Habsburga. Wewnątrz wieży carillon ogłasza godziny.

Inne atrakcje to piękne organy z 1622 roku, a także interesująca marmurowa kolumna umieszczona tutaj w 1906 roku ku pamięci Rembrandta. Wielki artysta został pierwotnie pochowany na zewnątrz kościoła, ale później został pochowany w środku. Na miejscu znajduje się sklep z pamiątkami.

Adres: Prinsengracht 279, 1016 GW Amsterdam