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Royal Palace in Amsterdam
Apr 21, 2007 3:58 PM GMT Source:
NBTC
At first sight, the Royal Palace on Dam Square doesn't look very royal or majestic at all, which is understandable because Jacob van Campen designed this building in the 17th century as the new city hall of Amsterdam. When King Louis Napoleon came to Amsterdam in 1808, he had the city hall turned into a royal palace. The large collection of Empire style furniture, chandeliers and clocks date from this period. After Louis Napoleon left, the building remained a palace. Although the palace is still
Connection cultured (The Ottawa Sun)
Jul 01, 2007 12:00 AM GMT Source:
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Sun, July 1, 2007 Connection cultured By AEDAN HELMER Name: Remco Volmer DOB: April 18, 1972 Hometown: Amersfoort, Netherlands The Dutch have a unique and everlasting bond with Canada, and in particular the City of Ottawa, formed during the five-year Nazi
Royal Palace
May 21, 2007 8:05 AM GMT Source:
NBTC
17th Century Art in the former Town Hall. At first sight, the Royal Palace on Dam Square doesn't look very royal or majestic at all, which is understandable because Jacob van Campen designed this building in the 17th century as the new city hall of Am
DUTCH FLAG
May 01, 2007 8:01 AM GMT Source:
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Photo posted by Flickr user umaka09. The orange penant on top is added on special occasions, especially the birthday of a member of the Dutch house of Orange, the Royal Family....
Dutch Delight: Apeldoorn
Mar 24, 2008 10:48 AM GMT Source:
NBTC
Royal Palace 'Het Loo' in Apeldoorn is worth visiting by anyone who is interested in architecture, gardening and history. The palace and its gardens are beautifully restored into their original 17th century state, in a fine Dutch baroque style. Ro
Third daughter for Dutch Crown Prince
Apr 21, 2007 3:58 PM GMT Source:
Big News Network
PRINCESS Maxima, the Argentinian-born wife of Prince Willem Alexander, the heir to the Dutch throne, today gave birth to the couple's third child, another daughter. The baby is "in perfect healt...
Royal walk
Mar 31, 2008 12:23 PM GMT Source:
NBTC
On 4 April there will be opened by Princess Margriet of Orange a long distance footpath between Palace Noordeinde in The Hague and Palace Het Loo in Apeldoorn. This will be the first long distance walking trail totally suitable for disabled with a wheel c
