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Royal Palace in Amsterdam
Apr 21, 2007 3:58 PM GMT Source:
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The Royal Palace on Dam Square is not open for visitors. The palace has been closed for a major renovation. It will reopen in June 2009.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,
Parliament The Hague
Apr 21, 2007 3:58 PM GMT Source:
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The buildingThe Binnenhof, a magnificent "Inner Court," the 13th-century hunting lodge of the counts of Holland, is the center of Holland's political life and the official seat of government. This complex of buildings is set in the oldest pa
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....
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:
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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
Museum 'Het Prinsenhof' Delft
Apr 21, 2007 3:58 PM GMT Source:
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The BuildingThe former convent of St. Agatha was founded towards the end of the 14th century. From 1573, it was the residence of William of Orange (1533-1584). It was also the scene of his assassination. Later, the building became the center for the
Dutch Delight: Apeldoorn
Mar 24, 2008 10:48 AM GMT Source:
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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
Coster Diamonds Royal 201
Aug 19, 2008 6:44 AM GMT Source:
Henk
Coster Diamonds is presenting the new step to perfection with our own new developed breathtaking cut: The Coster Royal 201. The Royal 201 is a patented diamond polish with 201 facets which generates the ultimate sparkle.Combining experience and artistry w
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
Third daughter for Dutch Crown Prince
Apr 21, 2007 3:58 PM GMT Source:
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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...
Playing at the Palace
Oct 30, 2008 7:07 AM GMT Source:
NBTC
Het Loo Palace is mounting the exhibition “Playing at the Palace” from 2 November 2008 to 22 February 2009. The highlights of the exhibition are the dolls, miniature tea and dinner services, games, toy farms and other favourite playthings belo
