Parking near Dam
Around Dam Square, you will find all kinds of cafés, restaurants and bars. You will also find the Royal Palace, better known as Paleis op de Dam, on the dam, this is the reception palace in Amsterdam of the royal family. The Palace on Dam is also used for exhibitions, and was once built as the city hall for Amsterdam. When there are no royal receptions, which are often held at the Royal Palace, the Palace is freely accessible as a museum. For this, tickets can be bought in advance online, or at the door when the museum is open. Keep in mind to check in advance whether the Palace is open for visits on the day you want to visit. Diagonally next to the Palace on Dam Square is the Nieuwe Kerk. The Nieuwe Kerk is known for its exhibitions of art, photography and inspiring people and cultures. Besides these exhibitions, the Nieuwe Kerk also has a national function with royal ceremonies and cultural events. The Nieuwe Kerk and the Paleis op de Dam can be visited together in one day, where you can go and see fantastic exhibitions. For this, though, it's important to look for parking spaces close to these venues in advance - choose one of the Q-Park parking facilities within walking distance of the Nieuwe Kerk and the Paleis op de Dam.
In the middle of Dam Square is the National Monument. Designed by architect J.J.P. Oud, the National Monument consists of a 22-metre-high pylon with statues and a memorial wall with reliefs. This is the war memorial to commemorate World War II in the Netherlands. This monument is central to the annual remembrance of the dead on 4 May. When you are at Dam Square in Amsterdam, you can also walk around this and have a good look at the monument. When you have seen the sights above, you can walk on from Dam Square to the rest of the city. The Kalverstraat, for example, is located on Dam Square and offers good shopping. In addition, other fun and popular streets close to Dam Square are easy to find, such as Nieuwendijk, Warmoesstraat, Nes, Damstraat and Paleisstraat. These streets have nice restaurants and plenty to see.
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How much does parking close to Dam Square cost?
At Q-Park Amsterdam Centraal, you can park from as little as €32,50 per day. This car park is a 10-minute walk from Dam Square. You are guaranteed a parking space by reserving in advance. You can enter quickly and easily based on your license plate.
