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District of The Hague
South Holland - Netherlands

House of Representatives (Netherlands)

The House of Representatives is the lower house of the bicameral parliament of the Netherlands, the States-General, the other one being the Senate of the Netherlands. It has 150 seats which are filled through elections using a party-list proportional representation. It sits in The Hague.

Located at 52.0797, 4.31472 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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States-General of the Netherlands, National lower houses, High Councils of State, Dutch political institutions, Buildings and structures in The Hague, Organisations based in The Hague

Binnenhof

The Binnenhof (inner court), is a complex of buildings in The Hague. It has been the location of meetings of the Staten-Generaal, the Dutch parliament, since 1446, and has been the centre of Dutch politics for many centuries. The grounds on which the Binnenhof now stands were purchased by Count Floris IV of Holland in 1229, where he built his mansion, next to the little lake that has been called Hofvijver or 'Court Pond' since the 13th century.

Located at 52.0796, 4.31304 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Legislative buildings in Europe, Buildings and structures in The Hague, States-General of the Netherlands, Seats of national legislatures, Visitor attractions in South Holland

Oxfam Novib

Oxfam Novib is the Dutch affiliate of the international Oxfam organization. It is an association dedicated to establishing a fair world without poverty. The organization is based in The Hague. Oxfam Novib was founded under the name Novib in 1956.

Located at 52.0842, 4.30611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Development charities, Charities based in the Netherlands, Oxfam, Organisations based in The Hague, 1956 establishments in the Netherlands, Organizations established in 1956

National library of the Netherlands

The National library of the Netherlands is based in The Hague and was founded in 1798. The mission of the National Library of the Netherlands, as presented on the library's web site, is to provide "access to the knowledge and culture of the past and the present by providing high-quality services for research, study, and cultural experience". King Louis Bonaparte gave the national library its current name in 1806.

Located at 52.0807, 4.32676 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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1798 establishments, Dutch culture, Government of the Netherlands, Libraries in The Hague, National libraries, Organisations based in the Netherlands with royal patronage, Open access archives, Organisations based in The Hague

Neuhuyskade

Neuhuyskade is a street with a beautiful canal that runs from Wassenaarseweg to Benoordenhout in the Dutch city of The Hague (Den Haag)

Located at 52.091, 4.321 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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The Hague

Supreme Court of the Netherlands

The Supreme Court of the Netherlands (literally 'High Council of the Netherlands') is the highest court of the Netherlands, Curaçao, Sint Maarten and Aruba. The Court was established on 1 October 1838 and sits in The Hague, Netherlands. The jurisdiction of the Supreme Court is limited primarily to civil, criminal and tax-related cases.

Located at 52.0835, 4.31163 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Dutch law, Judicial system of the Netherlands, Aruban society, Government of Aruba, Government of the Netherlands Antilles, Dutch Antillean society, National supreme courts, Courts in the Netherlands, 1838 establishments in the Netherlands

Hoftoren

The Hoftoren, nicknamed De vulpen (English: The fountain-pen) is a 29-storey, 141.86 m high building in the The Hague, Netherlands. It is the third tallest building in the city, and the eighth tallest in the country. The Hoftoren was designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF) in New York City, and built by Heijmans Bouw BV, and is home to the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science of the Netherlands. {{#invoke: Gallery | gallery}}

Located at 52.0805, 4.3217 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in The Hague, Skyscrapers in The Netherlands, Government buildings completed in 2003, Skyscrapers between 100 and 149 meters, Kohn Pedersen Fox buildings

Kneuterdijk Palace

Kneuterdijk Palace, located in the Hague, was once a Royal Palace of the Kings of the Netherlands. Built in 1716 in the Louis XIV style, by architect Daniel Marot, it was first home to the Count of Wassenaar-Obdam. The palace served as a residence for King William II and his wife princess Anna Paulowna of Russia in the first half of the 19th century, when he was still the crown prince. Their grandson crown prince William used the palace from 1858 till his death in 1879.

Located at 52.0811, 4.30861 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Houses completed in 1720

Nationaal Archief

The Nationaal Archief (NA) is the national archive of the Netherlands, located in The Hague. It houses collections for the central government, the province of Zuid-Holland, and the former County of Holland. There is also material from private institutions and individuals with an association to the Dutch government or the political or social history of the Netherlands.

Located at 52.0811, 4.32639 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Archives in the Netherlands, Government of the Netherlands, History of the Netherlands, National archives

Kloosterkerk, The Hague

The Kloosterkerk (or Cloister Church) is a church on the Lange Voorhout in The Hague, Netherlands. The church and its accompanying monastery were first built in 1397. The church is known today as the church where Queen Beatrix occasionally attends services.

Located at 52.0817, 4.3094 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Churches in the Netherlands, Rijksmonuments in The Hague, Churches in South Holland

Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research

The Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) is the national research council of the Netherlands. NWO funds thousands of top researchers at universities and institutes and steers the course of Dutch science by means of subsidies and research programmes. NWO promotes quality and innovation in science. NWO is an independent administrative body under the auspices of the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science.

Located at 52.0833, 4.31667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Research institutes in the Netherlands, Organisations based in The Hague

Hofvijver

The Hofvijver [ˈhɔfɛivər ˈhɔfɛivər] is a small pond in the centre of The Hague. It is adjoined in the east by the Korte Vijverberg (road), in the south by the Binnenhof and the Mauritshuis, in the west by the Buitenhof and in the north by the Lange Vijverberg (road). In the middle there is a small island with plants and trees which has no name, it is usually referred to as "the island in the Vijverberg".

Located at 52.0802, 4.31177 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Museum Bredius

Museum Bredius is a museum named after Abraham Bredius on the Lange Vijverberg in The Hague. It is remarkable for its collection of etchings and paintings, but is most attractive to visitors for its accurate restoration of the 18th-century Herenhuis interior with period furnishings.

Located at 52.0813, 4.31266 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Museums in The Hague, Biographical museums in the Netherlands, Historic house museums in the Netherlands, Art museums and galleries in the Netherlands

Museum Meermanno

Museum Meermanno | House of the Book, (Huis van het boek) formerly called Museum Meermanno-Westreenianum, is a museum named after Willem Hendrik Jacob van Westreenen van Tiellandt on the Prinsessegracht 30 in The Hague. It is remarkable for its collection of sculpture, books, etchings, and paintings, but is most attractive to visitors for its accurate upkeep of the 18th century Herenhuis interior with period furnishings and collectibles.

Located at 52.085, 4.3157 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Museums in The Hague, Biographical museums in the Netherlands, Literary museums, Historic house museums in the Netherlands, Printing press museums

Pulchri Studio

Pulchri Studio is an important art institution and art studio based in The Hague, Netherlands. It began in 1847 at the home of painter Lambertus Hardenberg, established with the help of Johan Hendrik Weissenbruch, Jan Weissenbruch, Willem Roelofs, Jan Frederik van Deventer, Willem Antonie van Deventer, Jacob Jan van der Maaten and F.H. Michael. Bart van Hove became the first president.

Located at 52.0819, 4.31194 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Dutch art, Art museums and galleries in the Netherlands, Buildings and structures in The Hague, Art societies, Artist groups and collectives of the Northern Netherlands

Nieuwe Kerk (The Hague)

The Nieuwe Kerk (is a church in The Hague, located across from the modern city hall on the Spui. It was built in 1649 after the Great Church had become too small. Construction was completed in 1656.

Located at 52.0764, 4.315 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Religious buildings completed in 1656, Rijksmonuments in The Hague, Churches in the Netherlands, Churches in South Holland

Nobelhuis

The Nobelhuis is a house located in the Nobelstraat in The Hague, the Netherlands. It is believed to be the oldest residential house in The Hague.

Located at 52.0791, 4.30668 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in The Hague, Houses in the Netherlands

Old City Hall (The Hague)

The Old City Hall in The Hague is a Renaissance style building on the Groenmarkt near the Grote Kerk. It is the former seat of the city's government, and still today the place where residents hold their civic wedding ceremonies, and where the Royal family register their family births. Less noble families do this at the current city hall located in the large white building on the Kalvermarkt, near the Public library.

Located at 52.0778, 4.30833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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City and town halls in the Netherlands, 16th-century architecture, Buildings and structures completed in 1566, Rijksmonuments in The Hague

Netherlands-African Business Council

Netherlands-African Business Council (NABC) is a non-profit organization for Dutch companies trading in Africa. Like many Business Councils, supports its members with their activities in Africa by promoting trade with the continent. NABC has been around since it was set up by Heineken and a couple of other Dutch companies in 1946. In 2011, NABC celebrates its 65 years anniversary. The Netherlands-African Business Council currently holds 270 members.

Located at 52.0833, 4.31667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Trams in The Hague

The The Hague tramway network forms part of the public transport system in The Hague, Netherlands. Opened in 1864, the network currently has 12 tram lines and two light rail lines. It has been operated since 2002 by HTM Personenvervoer.

Located at 52.0833, 4.31667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Tram transport in the Netherlands, Transport in The Hague

Saur (restaurant)

Saur is a restaurant located in The Hague in the Netherlands. It is a fine dining restaurant that was awarded one Michelin star in the periods 1958-1959 and 1967-1989. GaultMillau awarded the restaurant 13.0 out of 20 points. In the period 1982-1984, head chef was Ad van Wel. Restaurant Saur was convicted of breaching the price regulations in 1942. During the wintertime it had charged ƒ 2,50 for a plate of pea soup, while it was only allowed to charge ƒ 1,20.

Located at 52.0821, 4.31348 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Restaurants in the Netherlands, Michelin Guide starred restaurants in the Netherlands

Corona (restaurant)

Restaurant Les Saison, part of Hotel Corona, was a restaurant located in The Hague, in the Netherlands. It was a fine dining restaurant that was awarded one Michelin star in the period 1988-1992. In the time of the Michelin stars, head chef was Robert Kranenborg. Hotel Corona is located in three 17th century buildings, within sight of the Dutch parlementary buildings. It reopened after an extensive renovation in January 2012. Restaurant Les Saison closed down in 1992.

Located at 52.0791, 4.31004 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Restaurants in the Netherlands, Michelin Guide starred restaurants in the Netherlands, Defunct restaurants

Torentje

The Torentje (Dutch literally "The Little Tower"), is located at the Binnenhof in The Hague next to the Mauritshuis museum, is the official office of the Prime Minister of the Netherlands since 1982.

Located at 52.0803, 4.31389 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Government buildings in the Netherlands, Buildings and structures in The Hague, Visitor attractions in South Holland

The Hague City Hall

The Hague City Hall is the city hall of The Hague, Netherlands. It was designed in 1986 by American architect Richard Meier and completed in 1995. It is located in the new city centre, and incorporates the council chamber, the main public library, as well as cafés, exhibition spaces, and a wedding room. At its centre is a large atrium, flanked by two large slab buildings 10- and 12-storey tall. The library is located at the northwestern end of the building complex in a semicircular building.

Located at 52.0775, 4.31694 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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City and town halls in the Netherlands, Buildings and structures in The Hague, Richard Meier buildings, Government buildings completed in 1995

Calla's

Calla's is a restaurant in The Hague in the Netherlands. It is a fine dining restaurant that is awarded one Michelin star in the period 2002–present. GaultMillau awarded the restaurant 1 out of 20 points. Head chef of Calla's is Marcel van der Kleijn. The restaurant is a member of Les Patrons Cuisiniers.

Located at 52.0866, 4.31307 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Restaurants in the Netherlands, Michelin Guide starred restaurants in the Netherlands