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[Explored 7/7/2025] The Statue of Peace at the Royal Palace of Amsterdam. 1065a
•Location:
The statue of Peace is situated on the roof of the Royal Palace, specifically on the side facing Dam Square.
•Symbolism:
The statue depicts a female figure holding an olive branch, a traditional symbol of peace, and a staff of Mercury (or caduceus), representing trade and commerce.
•Historical Context:
The Royal Palace was originally built as Amsterdam's city hall and was completed in 1655. Construction began in 1648, the same year the Peace of Münster treaty was signed, ending the 80 Years' War. The statue thus represents the city's celebration of peace and prosperity.
•Complementary Statues:
Besides the central figure of Peace, the roof also features statues of Justice and Prudence on either side, further emphasizing the values associated with the city's governance and prosperity.
•Significance for Amsterdam:
The statue serves as a constant reminder of the city's history and its commitment to peace and trade (Google AI)
The Royal Palace of Amsterdam in Amsterdam (Dutch: Koninklijk Paleis van Amsterdam or Paleis op de Dam) is one of three palaces in the Netherlands which are at the disposal of the monarch by Act of Parliament. It is situated on the west side of Dam Square in the centre of Amsterdam, opposite the War Memorial and next to the Nieuwe Kerk. During the Batavian Republic the public floors of the building became the first Amsterdam museum under Louis Bonaparte and later became his royal palace when Napoleon crowned him king. After the fall of Napoleon, it became the palace of the Dutch Royal House. The public floors still function as a museum and are open to the public most days of the year.
The palace building was commissioned by Mayor Nicolaes Tulp as a large-scale construction project for a new city hall, even before the old one burned down in 1652. It was completed in 1656 and became an international attraction for foreign visitors and the works of art installed in various public rooms were recorded and copied by various artists.
[Explored 7/7/2025] The Statue of Peace at the Royal Palace of Amsterdam. 1065a
•Location:
The statue of Peace is situated on the roof of the Royal Palace, specifically on the side facing Dam Square.
•Symbolism:
The statue depicts a female figure holding an olive branch, a traditional symbol of peace, and a staff of Mercury (or caduceus), representing trade and commerce.
•Historical Context:
The Royal Palace was originally built as Amsterdam's city hall and was completed in 1655. Construction began in 1648, the same year the Peace of Münster treaty was signed, ending the 80 Years' War. The statue thus represents the city's celebration of peace and prosperity.
•Complementary Statues:
Besides the central figure of Peace, the roof also features statues of Justice and Prudence on either side, further emphasizing the values associated with the city's governance and prosperity.
•Significance for Amsterdam:
The statue serves as a constant reminder of the city's history and its commitment to peace and trade (Google AI)
The Royal Palace of Amsterdam in Amsterdam (Dutch: Koninklijk Paleis van Amsterdam or Paleis op de Dam) is one of three palaces in the Netherlands which are at the disposal of the monarch by Act of Parliament. It is situated on the west side of Dam Square in the centre of Amsterdam, opposite the War Memorial and next to the Nieuwe Kerk. During the Batavian Republic the public floors of the building became the first Amsterdam museum under Louis Bonaparte and later became his royal palace when Napoleon crowned him king. After the fall of Napoleon, it became the palace of the Dutch Royal House. The public floors still function as a museum and are open to the public most days of the year.
The palace building was commissioned by Mayor Nicolaes Tulp as a large-scale construction project for a new city hall, even before the old one burned down in 1652. It was completed in 1656 and became an international attraction for foreign visitors and the works of art installed in various public rooms were recorded and copied by various artists.