Dam Square
The main square of Amsterdam, which grew up around the dam on the Amstel river that gave the city its name. The Royal Palace, the Nieuwe Kerk and the National Monument stand around it, and it is the scene of many public events.
- Where
- Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
- Grade
- Well known
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site, plus 1 for its grade
- Coordinates
- 52.3731, 4.8928
Get the Dam Square stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Dam Square. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your North Holland volume with your photos and a note.
Near Dam Square
Royal Palace of Amsterdam 0.1 km
A palace on Dam Square in Amsterdam, built in the 17th century as the city hall and later turned into a royal residence. It is one of three palaces at the disposal of the Dutch monarch, and it is open to visitors when not in official use.
Nieuwe Kerk Amsterdam 0.1 km
A 15th century church on Dam Square in Amsterdam, next to the Royal Palace. Dutch monarchs are inaugurated here, and it no longer holds regular services but hosts major exhibitions throughout the year.
Amsterdam Museum 0.3 km
A museum on the history of Amsterdam, housed in a former city orphanage in the old centre. It follows the city from a medieval fishing village to a Golden Age trading power and a modern capital.
De Wallen 0.4 km
The oldest part of Amsterdam, a network of alleys and canals around the Oude Kerk. It is best known as the city's largest red light district, with about 300 small window cabins lit in red.
Oude Kerk Amsterdam 0.4 km
The oldest parish church in Amsterdam, in the Red Light District, with origins in the early 13th century. It became Protestant in the 16th century and now serves as a church and a venue for art exhibitions.
Begijnhof 0.4 km
One of the oldest hofjes in Amsterdam, a quiet courtyard of historic houses that began as a béguinage for lay religious women. Most of the buildings are still private homes. Two churches stand here, the Catholic Miracle Chapel and the English Reformed Church.
Homomonument 0.6 km
A memorial on the Westermarkt in Amsterdam, unveiled in 1987 and made up of three pink granite triangles. It commemorates all lesbian and gay people who have been persecuted for their sexuality.
Zuiderkerk 0.6 km
A 17th century Reformed Protestant church in the Nieuwmarkt area of Amsterdam. It played a part in the life of Rembrandt and was painted by Claude Monet. Visitors can climb its tower for a view over the old centre.
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Questions
Where is Dam Square?
Dam Square is in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Royal Palace of Amsterdam (0.1 km), Nieuwe Kerk Amsterdam (0.1 km), Amsterdam Museum (0.3 km).
How do I get the Dam Square stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Dam Square and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your North Holland volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Dam Square before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your North Holland volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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