DAM SQUARE
Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Dam Square is Amsterdam’s most important square. It is located in the heart of the city close to Amsterdam Central station, a 5-10 minute walk down Damrak. The majority of visitors to Amsterdam are likely go through Dam Square at some point.
Originally a 13th century dam on the river Amstel, Dam Square was used as a fish market where ships could dock and unload goods. Over time the square grew in size and importance with the building of the new church, city hall and nearby stock exchange. Today it connects the main artery streets Damrak and Rokin and also provides access to the major shopping streets of Kalverstraat and Nieuwendijk.
Dam Square is a busy focal point for many arriving visitors and shoppers. Street performers set up on the square’s cobble stones, tourists mill about taking photos and feeding the pigeons whilst trams frequently drift past. On a sunny day the café terraces on the northern flanks fill up.

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