The Amsterdam City Hall Fire of 1652

In 1652, the nearly completed Amsterdam City Hall—the same building that later became the Royal Palace—was ravaged by a catastrophic fire. This episode tells the story of that fire, its aftermath, and how it shaped the building's final design. Lucas and Luna explore the role of the fire in accelerating construction, the legend of architect Jacob van Campen's despair, and the political significance of the building as a symbol of Amsterdam's Golden Age. They also touch on the fire's impact on the city's urban planning and firefighting methods. A tale of disaster, resilience, and the making of a Dutch icon.

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