Standing in the Dam Square in the center of Amsterdam, I gaze at the classical and magnificent architecture since the 17th century. The Baroque building, supported by 13659 wooden stakes, was chosen by Napoleon as his residence when France occupied the Netherlands in 1808, and the original city hall was renamed Koninklijk Paleis. Although the Queen's office is actually in The Hague, it is still one of the three palaces commonly used by the Dutch royal family as a place to receive foreign guests and award awards. And places for official ceremonies and other activities. Close to the palace is a new Gothic church. There are many scenic spots in the four corners of the square: the palace, the new church, the Queen's shopping mall, the monument to heroes, Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, and so on. Travel Tips: How to get there: take Tram line 1, 2, 5, 14 to Dam / Paleisstraat station; take bus line 4, 9, 16, 24, 25, 355, 357, 359, 361, 363 to Dam station.