Parking near Stadhuis Amsterdam

The building opened its doors in 1986 and was designed by architects Wilhelmus Holzbauer and Cees Dam. Their modern design, featuring lots of glass, light-coloured stone and open spaces, was intended to symbolise transparency and accessibility. These are values that fit in well with an open and progressive city like Amsterdam. The name Stopera is a contraction of Stadhuis (City Hall) and Opera, because the complex not only houses the administrative heart of the city, but also the Dutch National Opera & Ballet, one of the most important cultural institutions in the Netherlands.

Inside the town hall, the architecture exudes tranquillity and light. Large atriums, open staircases and indoor gardens connect the interior with the exterior. Here you will find not only the council chamber, where the Amsterdam city council meets, but also works of art that reflect the city's identity. A special detail is the use of glass in the facades and corridors, which literally allows the outside world to see what is happening inside. It is a conscious choice to make the city's democratic processes visible.

The location itself, on the Amstel River, is steeped in history. Amsterdam's Jewish neighbourhoods once stood here, many of whose buildings were destroyed during the Second World War. The construction of the Stopera in the 1980s sparked debate at the time, both about the design and the symbolic significance of the new city hall in this location. It has since become a recognisable icon of modern Amsterdam: a place where the past and the future meet.

Today, the Stopera is not only the workplace of civil servants and administrators, but also a place where visitors are welcome. You can go there for official business, but also for guided tours, exhibitions or simply to stroll through the atrium and admire the view over the River Amstel.

Amsterdam City Hall in the Stopera is therefore more than just a building. It is a symbol of the city itself: open, dynamic, cultural and constantly evolving. A place where the power of government goes hand in hand with the beauty of art, and where the soul of Amsterdam can be felt every day.

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How much does it cost to park near Amsterdam City Hall?

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