The Hague, Netherlands
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Binnenhof, The Hague, Netherlands
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The Hague (Dutch: Den Haag) is the third largest city in the Netherlands, after Amsterdam and Rotterdam. It covers 98.2 sq km (37.9 sq mi) and has a population of 500,000 (2011 estimate).
The Hague, Netherlands
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The Hague is the provincial capital of South Holland. The city serves as the seat of the Dutch government and parliament, even though constitutionally, the capital of the Netherlands is Amsterdam.
The Hague is the royal town, for Queen Beatrix lives and works there. In addition, The Hague is where all the foreign embassies in the Netherlands are based. The city is also home to some 150 international organisations, including the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court.
Paleis Noordeinde, The Hague
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The history of The Hague goes back to 1230, when the Count of Holland bought a land for his hunting palace. From then on, the rulers of Holland have used The Hague as their administrative center and residence. The town's name was originally Die Hage. It is a short form for "des Graven hage", meaning "the court's hedge". Today, the city is also known by its more formal name, which is only used on official documents, 's Gravenshage. However, on most communications, it is known as Den Haag, or The Hague in English.
Visiting The Hague
The Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) is linked by train to The Hague Central Station. You can also reach The Hague by train from Amsterdam, Schiphol Airport, and major cities in the Netherlands.
Ridderzaal, The Hague
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Places of Interest in The Hague
- Binnenhof
Historic complex housing the Dutch parliament and seat of government. - Gemeentemuseum
The Hague Municipal Museum, designed by HP Berlage and completed in 1935, a year after his death. It contains the largest collection of paintings by Mondriaan in the world, representing all his various periods. - Gevangenpoort
Literally the Prison Gate, this was the gate to the 15th century prison. Before that, it was the main gate to the castle of the Counts of Holland. - Haags Historisch Museum
Museum documenting the history of The Hague. - Madurodam
Specialty park presenting the Netherlands in miniature, with replicas of various famous buildings in the country represented. - Mauritshuis
Gallery showcasing works by famous Dutch masters such as Rembrandt and Vermeer. - Museum Bredius
Museum exhibiting the collection of art historian and art collector Abraham Bredius. - Omniversum
This is a planetarium or IMAX theater, playing entertaining documentaries on various subjects from volcanic eruption to space. - Paleis Lange Voorhout
Historic building that today showcases thw works of MC Escher. - Paleis Noordeinde
Neo-Classical palace that houses the office of Queen Beatrix. - Panorama Mesdag
A panoramic painting measuring 120 meters in circumference. - Park Clingendael
A large landscaped park with various types of garden. - Passage
The only remaining covered arcade from 19th century Netherlands. - Prince William V's Picture Gallery
This is the first public art gallery in the Netherlands. - Ridderzaal
Literally Hall of the Knights, this is the state banqueting hall. - Vredespaleis
Literally the Peace Palace, this building by French architect Louis Cordonnier commemorates the first International Peace Conference of 1899.
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