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National Monument

Name: National Monument
Rating: 4.4

4.4 ·

Stand before the National Monument, the white travertine memorial at the heart of Dam Square. Study its sculpted reliefs and take a quiet moment at the country's central place of remembrance.

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Full description

Erected in 1952, the National Monument rises from Dam Square in white travertine, decorated with relief sculpture and standing as the country's central place of remembrance for those who died in the Second World War. Its design is restrained and symbolic rather than ornate.

Reviewers describe it as meaningful and elegant in its simplicity, though it can be crowded with visitors because of its central position. It is open at all hours and free, and a stop of around fifteen minutes lets you read the details of the monument and pause to reflect.

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Address

Dam, 1012 JS Amsterdam, Netherlands · Amsterdam-Centrum

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

15 min

Best time

morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Visit early morning for the quietest moment before Dam Square fills up
allow a few minutes to look closely at the relief sculptures rather than just photographing it
the Royal Palace and Nieuwe Kerk are right next to it, so it combines easily with other sights.

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Reviews

A meaningful and iconic memorial in Amsterdam. The design is elegant in its simplicity, and it’s a peaceful place to pause and reflect while exploring the city.

Amir Ardalan Davoodi

1/5

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