Introduction
50km (31 miles) SW of Amsterdam; 22km (14 miles) NW of Rotterdam; 54km (33 miles) W of Utrecht
The Hague is an easy day trip from Amsterdam, but some travelers prefer it as a more relaxed sightseeing base. 's-Gravenhage, to give the city its full name, or more commonly Den Haag, is a cosmopolitan town bursting with style and culture, full of parks and elegant homes. Its 18th-century French look suits its role as a diplomatic center and the site of the International Court of Justice, housed in the famous Peace Palace.
Amsterdam might be the national capital, but the Hague (pop. 480,000) has always been the seat of national government and the official residence of the Dutch monarchs, whether or not they chose to live there. Three royal palaces grace the city. In the beginning, the counts of Holland chose a small village named Haag (from the Dutch for "hedge") as the setting for their hunting lodge, which was why the town was later called 's-Gravenhage (the Count's Hedge)....
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Madurodam
- If you don't have time to see the whole of The Netherlands during your stay, then Madurodam model village, located close to the Hague, is a good...
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- Attractions
- Nile Expert Tip: This minature version of the Netherlands gives you a great perspective about the whole of the country...
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Binnenhof & Ridderzaal (Inner Court & Hall of the Knights)
The magnificent Binnenhof, the 13th-century hunting lodge of the counts of Holland, is the center of Holland's political life. It now houses the...
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Mauritshuis
Once the residence of Count Johan Maurits van Nassau-Siegen, court dandy, cousin of the ruling Oranje-Nassaus, and governor-general of Dutch Brazil,...
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