Marks A-Z of Amsterdam - ART & ARCHITECTURE

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What a fabulous start to Mark’s A-Z of Amsterdam tours - ‘ART & ARCHITECTURE’

Located between two gentle canals in the heart of the city, The Grand hotel boasts a rich history; from a 15th-century convent to royal lodgings, to the headquarters of the Admiralty to the City Hall of Amsterdam.

Mark had received special permission to visit the beautiful Marriage Room, designed by artist Chris LeBeau, who completed the room in 1926. The Marriage Room was used, amongst others, to celebrate royal weddings. The wall paintings, with unique colour combinations symbolize the story of love. There was so much detail to absorb which was well explained by Mark.

We also went into the Council Chamber with its wooden panels and wall paintings.

H.R.H. Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands got married here in 1966, being a larger room than The Marriage Room.

Such an interesting well researched tour.
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