Architectural wonder

Designed along classical lines, the Royal Palace was built between 1648 and 1655. To counter Amsterdam’s sand, the building stands on 13,659 wooden piles. Inside, Atlas perches atop the palace, holding the 1000 kg weight of the world on his shoulders. The Royal Palace was referred to as the 8th wonder of the world by the poet Contantijn Huygens.

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