# Dam Square

Amsterdam, Netherlands

The historic heart of Amsterdam, built where a 13th-century dam across the Amstel gave the city its name. Framed by the Royal Palace, the Nieuwe Kerk and the National Monument, it remains the city's main civic gathering place.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Dam Square, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: 52.3731, 4.8928

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