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The 7 Wonders of the World and the Places that Dare to Be Number 8

Taj Mahal - Agra Fort
The Taj Mahal. Wikimedia. 

9. The Royal Palace Of Amsterdam

The royal palace of Amsterdam. Wikimedia.

Known locally as the Koninklijk Paleis Amsterdam or Paleis op de Dam, the royal palace is one of the most breathtaking sights in Amsterdam – and not just because it is connected to the royal family. Built by Jacob van Campen in 1648, the palace started as a city hall and then became the palace of King Louis Napoleon.

The central hall is 60 feet wide and 120 feet long. Currently, the queen uses the royal palace as a meeting place and allows tourists to see the internal structure of the castle from time to time. 

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