Koninklijk Paleis: This is the Royal Palace was designed by architect Jacob van Campen. The construction of this large classical-style building was completed in 1655. It is located on the Dam and is supported by 13,659 wooden pilings that are driven into the sandy Amsterdam soil. The stately palace is one of the amazing sites in the city.

Nieuwe Kerk (Dam, Amsterdam, Netherlands. Ph: 628-6909): It is a Late Gothic structure built in the 14th century. The still-existing pulpit sculpted by Albert Vinckenbrinck took almost 19 years to complete and is the main attraction of the structure. The other main features of it include the grave of the poet Vondel and the grave of Admiral Michiel de Ruyter. It has also become the National Church since 1815. The inauguration ceremony for monarchs is usually here. The hosting of many organ concerts and special exhibitions that cover everything from Dutch photography to Moroccan treasures attract millions of visitors every year.

Oude Kerk (Oudekerksplein 23, Amsterdam, Netherlands. Ph: 625-8284): Oude Kerk is the oldest church of Amsterdam that began in 1306 as a wooden chapel. It is Catholic Church dedicated to St Nicholas. The church holds many of the 14th century paintings as well as the Virgin Mary stained-glass windows placed in 1550. Earlier it was known as 'living room' as the Church was home to many beggars and homeless people. It is now an exhibition space for modern-art exhibitions and the annual World Press Photo competition.

Westerkerk (Westermarkt. Ph: 624 77 66): It is the church in which Rembrandt is buried in an unmarked pauper's grave. The church holds the loudest carillon in the city. When it was built in 1631, it was the largest Protestant Church in the world. The main organ of the church contains the panels of Biblical scenes.

Begijnhof: The scenic Begijnhof is the courtyard of a residential hideaway. Built in the 14th century for a lay Catholic sisterhood, it has become a splendid attraction with tree covering courtyard. Formed as a home to unmarried or widowed laywomen, it was later filled with such people and rent was collected in the form of caring for the sick and educating the poor. Its main entry is through the north side of Spui and on Gedempte Begijnensloot opposite Begijnensteeg.