De Bijenkorf, Amsterdam: How to Visit and What to Do Nearby

De Bijenkorf is a luxury department store chain, with its flagship on Dam Square in central Amsterdam opened in 1914 in a building designed by architect Jacobus van Straaten. The 7-floor store stands directly across from the Royal Palace and Nieuwe Kerk in the city's central square, holding designer fashion, homewares, and a ground-floor food hall. The building survived World War II and subsequent renovations with its original facade and ornate interior ironwork intact. A seasonal Christmas display on Dam Square attracts crowds each December. is just one of many options in Amsterdam. Major attractions worth considering include De Poezenboot (The Cat Boat), ARTIS Zoo, and Albert Cuyp Market.