Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The great
burgerzaal
(citizens' hall)
JOHN KELLERMAN / ALAMY ©
Don't Miss
The Tribunal
Start at the ground floor's Tribunal. This was the original court where magistrates meted
out death sentences. The sinister sculptures of skulls and serpents underscore the cham-
ber's severe purpose.
The Halls' Treasures
Most of the palace's rooms spread over the 1st floor, which is awash in chandeliers (51
shiners in total), damasks, gilded clocks and rich paintings by Ferdinand Bol and Jacob de
Wit. The great
burgerzaal
(citizens' hall) that occupies the heart of the building was envi-
