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De Bijenkorf

High-end department store, one of the flagship stores of this chain which opened in 1870. This building on Dam square opened in 1915 and has been a national heritage site since 2021. After a series of expansions throughout the 20th century, the store covers 20,000 m² of retail space.

Address: Dam 1
Getting there: tram 4 or 14 to Dam
Hours: Mon 11:00–21:00, Tue–Sat 10:00–21:00, Sun 10:00–20:00
Website: debijenkorf.nl (opens in a new tab)

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