A’DAM Toren

A’DAM Toren. Opened in 1971 as the home of Royal Dutch Shell. Renovated in 2016 as a multipurpose tower with offices, a hotel, bars, and the Moon revolving restaurant on the 19th floor. Overhoeksplein 1. DSC_0039p1

Amsterdam Day 2

April 29th 2023
Monarch Empress remained docked overnight in Amsterdam. Morning sightseeing began at 9:00 a.m. Neils, the local guide, narrated a brief coach tour around Amsterdam. Susan and I recognized many landmarks from our 2014 visit to Amsterdam: the Rijksmuseum, Concertgebouw, Vondelpark, and the RAI Amsterdam exhibition complex. New sights appeared: a residential area of fine houses, the former German ... read more

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The Kingdom of the Netherlands was formed in 1815. In 1830 Belgium seceded and formed a separate kingdom. The Netherlands remained neutral in World War I, but suffered invasion and occupation by Germany in World War II. A modern, industrialized natio... ... read more

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