In a quirky Dutch-ism, Amsterdam may be the official capital of the Netherlands, but it’s The Hague (Den Haag) where the government sits (along with several international courts, for which the city’s best known). Cosmopolitan and cultured, The Hague is Holland’s third-largest town, with just under 500,000 people. Conveniently, the beach resort of Scheveningen is part of The Hague, and en route lies the family-friendly Madurodam, a fascinating 1/25 miniature display of a fictitious Dutch city.
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Very interesting place to see and learn about windmills, survival and restoration of this one, and see it in operation (cutting huge logs with its vertical saw assembly)
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The monumental Gemeentemuseum Den Haag, designed by the architect H.P. Berlage in 1935, is perfect for wandering around in. It houses a varied collection and many changing exhibitions. You will find the world’s biggest collection of works by Piet Mondrian, the highlight being his last abstract work Victory Boogie Woogie, along with some of the finest works by artists of the Hague School, paintings by Picasso, Kandinsky, Van Gogh, Monet, Toorop and many contemporary artists. Gemeentemuseum Den Haag also houses one of the biggest and best collections of Delftware.
Really interesting and well curated, short tram ride from the city centre, must do in Den Haag for anyone who likes modern art (lots of big names like Van Gogh and Mondriaan as well as some really contemporary art). Cafe ok.
4.5 based on 4,908 reviews
The Mauritshuis is home to the very best of Dutch Golden Age painting. The compact, yet world-renowned collection, is situated in the heart of The Hague, right next to the government centre. Masterpieces such as Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring, The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp by Rembrandt, The Goldfinch by Fabritius and The Bull by Potter are on permanent display in the intimate rooms of this seventeenth-century monument.
Mauritshuis is a one of a kind well thought, conveniently arranged for all art lovers needs museum- four in one experience to the highest standards: exuberant historic building in the hart of the city, exquisite art collection, smart marketing model on all souvenir collection at the museum shop (hard to resist) and a stylish cafe to share impressions over a cup of coffee about Dutch Golden Age masterpieces. So far, Mauritshuis has offered the most enriching, 360 degree satisfaction experience from the first visit onward and by now I've been two or three times including the themed event. And want to come back for another great collection.
4.5 based on 1,992 reviews
A magnificent experience in time and space.
Awesome Panoramic scenery, hand painted end of 19th century. Overview of seaside fishing boats and little town. Take your time to view this awesome panoramic painting and indulge yourselves in this 19th century surrounding.
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Easy walking distance from the centre and has an interesting free exhibition. Tours of the Palace and gardens are guided only. Hang a wish on the 'peace tree'.
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Escher at the Palace is dedicated to the work of Holland’s most famous graphic artist M.C. Escher. Nearly all his prints are exhibited, among them Belvedere, Drawing Hands, Waterfall and Ascending and Descending. Here you can see how Escher changed fishes into birds, made water flow upstream and his less known, but very attractive early Italian landscapes. On our main- and first floor you can see how his work progressed from depicting the real world to his constructed worlds. Optical illusion is a key word in his work.An optical illusion depicts something which is in fact impossible. M.C. Escher was a master in this field. An optical illusion literally means doing puzzles with your eyes. The visitor will be able to unravel some of Escher’s mysteries like the Impossible Penrose Triangle by constructing one himself. The extra presentation “In the Eye of Escher” shows various themes in which Escher was involved, like reflection, perception and perspective.
We visited this museum to get to know more about Escher's works. It has a lot of illustration, painting, etching, and audio visual art works. The ticket was 10 euro person, and there is also a locker that you can rent for 1 euro. The museum is divided into 3 floors connected with stairs. The stairs are a bit small and steep, visitors need to be careful when using it. The museum is place in the original Dutch old building so everything looks very authentic. There's some activities that you can participate as well inside the museum such as an optical illusion photo studio, or finding details in the painting, and so on. At the basement, there's a cafe which offer coffee and light meals. Definitely recommended for you to visit this museum
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Already wrote a rating for the Our Lady of Lourdes Cave, Scheveningen center. Did you know this particular location was the exact place where in ancient times the fisher women came together to pray for their men. That they could return unharmed from their fish catches in the North Sea. When the municipality wanted to remove this place, precisely these people, men and women from Scheveningen, protested successfully to keep the place. The RK church became a place for events and meetings, thought the Lourdes Cave it was retained for what it is intended for. I do come here for a very long time. And know that you can experience everything just around the corner, happy visit!
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The Louwman Museum is home to the world's oldest private collection of motor cars, compiled by two generations of the Louwman family. The museum dates back to 1934 and now comprises over two hundred and fifty antique and classic motor cars. Experts regard the collection as one of the most beautiful in the World. The museum exudes passion. Each car has its own story to tell, its own contribution to history. The motor car is a mirror of culture. The collection is housed in a purpose-built museum in The Hague, the city where P.W. Louwman established his Dodge and Chrysler import company. The building, designed by American architect Michael Graves, blends in sympathetically with its historic surroundings. The landscape gardens, designed by Lodewijk Baljon, complement the architecture of the building.
Don't know where to start. Beautiful building, gardens, a really nice collection of cars and everything that goes with cars, a nice restaurant or more like little village with shops at the end of your tour. Very very nice collection of cars. You start at the 2nd floor and you easily spent 2 hours without having seen any car twice or having spent too much time reading what you have seen. The website is very informative and you can do some pre reading if you want to. Beside the cars they have a large collection of engines types, clearly visible how they work, model cars, car accessories you name it they have it.
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Located on Prinsegracht 8 in The Hague, the Humanity House is a place to see, hear and experience the human story behind disasters and conflicts, both physically and online. The Humanity House is a museum that lets you experience what it’s like to live through a disaster or conflict and explores related themes in temporary exhibitions. The Humanity House also provides a platform, a place of encounter for people, organisations and agencies that deal with humanitarian themes. Moreover, our education programmes explain global problems to children and young adults. The Humanity House organises these activities with its seven staff members and museum team with eleven employees, and in collaboration with various partners.
I've been here many times to go to the talks they give about various topics. Very helpful staff and they have very good speakers conducting the lectures. One of the most memorable was a talk about fake news in Eastern Europe. Very interesting subjects, and not super time consuming. Sign up for free beforehand through their facebook page to visit.
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ProDemos’ Visitors’ Centre organises guided tours of the Ridderzaal (Hall of Knights), the Dutch Senate and House of Representatives. In addition, you can turn to the Visitors’ Centre for guided and self-guided tours of political The Hague.ProDemos’ Visitors’ Centre can take you on a tour of the buildings that surround the Binnenhof, or on a politically or historically themed walk around The Hague’s city centre.
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