The Parliament Building (Het Binnenhof)

The Dutch Parliament Building

The Parliament Building is a majestic "cabinet". It is the residence of the Dutch counts in the 13th century and is also the capital of the Netherlands. political center and location. The mansion is located in the oldest part of the city. In the center of the Capitol is the beautiful Knights Hall. Since 1904, the exquisite interior decoration with provincial flags and stained glass windows depicting Dutch cities has hosted the Queen's annual speech (on the third Tuesday in September), the opening of Parliament, official receptions and internal parliamentary meetings.

The Capitol has three entrances and four gates. The buildings on the left and right of the Knights' Hall were once the Governor's residence, and the Houses of Lords and Commons of Parliament. This building is extremely attractive because it served as the backdrop for the most important events in Dutch history.

Exhibitions

The back of the Dutch Parliament

The reception hall under the Knights Hall holds exhibitions all year round. These include a model of the Houses of Parliament, a chronology showing the political history of the Low Countries over the past 12 centuries, and the tombstones of many knights. The tombstones were discovered when the former chapel of the Capitol was demolished.

Tour

The tour starts with a video introduction to the Houses of Parliament, then takes you through the Knights Hall and the Houses of Lords and Commons of Parliament. When Congress is in session, some buildings may be closed to the public.

Panorama Mesdag

This largest circular oil painting in Europe allows you to see the sea, the vast beaches, the Dutch dunes and Scheveningen ( Scheveningen is a picturesque fishing village. Visiting the Mesdag Panorama Museum will be an unforgettable experience of time and space; the spectacular sights will seem to come true.

Mesdag's painting

Artist

This is a painting by Mesdag (Hendrik Willem Mesdag), his wife Sientje Mesdag-van Houten, Completed together by G.H. Breitner, Th. de Bock and B.J. Blommers***. It is the most exquisite and largest panorama in existence in the world. This picture from the last century creates an immersive feeling. The visitor is a sand dune, creating the illusion of being back in 1880.

Oil painting

Go through the narrow dark passage and climb the spiral staircase, and you will reach Scheveningen in 1880. Suddenly, huge oil paintings surround you. The circular oil painting has a circumference of 395 feet, a height of 46 feet, and an area of ??over 18,000 square feet.

The Mesdag Panorama Museum is a magnificent work of Hague School style and an important art treasure. In addition to the paintings and watercolors of the Mesdag couple, various works are temporarily displayed in the exhibition hall at the entrance.

Madurodam

Madurodam

The world-famous Madurodam (Madurodam), 50 meters away from Amsterdam and the beautiful library The Kenhof Tulip Park is just an arm's throw away. It is an excellent place to understand the characteristics of the Netherlands and is a highly condensed version of Dutch history and culture. The city brings together more than 120 famous buildings and historical sites in the Netherlands, including a castle that was destroyed around 1000 AD; St. John's Cathedral built from 1330 to 1550; the cheese market in Akma, the Peace Palace in The Hague, Famous Dutch landscapes such as the Royal Palace on Dam Square in Amsterdam, the Dome Cathedral in Utrecht, the ancient buildings along the Amsterdam canals, and part of the Delta Project are all reproduced in detail at a scale of 1:25 and displayed in the beautiful garden. middle.

The jets at the airport are preparing to take off; the 10,000-ton giant ships at the Rotterdam port are being unloaded; various cars are driving on the highway; in front of the church, pairs of newlyweds and guests are singing to the music It is moving slowly; there is an intense game going on in the stadium... "Madurodam" is a city full of dynamics and vitality. Walking around here is like walking through more than 40,000 square kilometers of land in the Netherlands, although it only takes one It took many hours, but it felt like I had experienced nearly a thousand years of Dutch history.

Madurodam Miniature City

Although the "miniature city" is a miniature of the Netherlands, it is planned according to a city, and the layout of each building is very reasonable. Palaces, churches, cultural monuments, squares, zoos, factories, and docks are laid out in an orderly manner and just right. The "micro city" has its own city emblem, the mayor is served by the current Queen of the Netherlands, Beatrix, and the city council members are composed of 30 primary school students in The Hague. In 1972, Madurodam was admitted as a full member of the League of Dutch Cities, making it the smallest city in the world. The night view of Madurodam’s miniature city is particularly spectacular and beautiful. When night falls, 50,000 light bulbs on all the buildings light up together, the stars in the park twinkle, the earth is brilliant, the miniature city is busy, and visitors feel like they are in a fairyland.

Scheveningen Coast

Scheveningen Beach

Scheveningen is the most famous seaside resort in the Netherlands. Because it is close to The Hague, it is From the center of The Hague to the seaside, it only takes a short time to enjoy the sun, sea water and beach. It only takes 10 minutes by bus and tram from The Hague to reach the leisure area on the Scheveningen coast. The palace-style hotel built next to the sea has been a social place for the upper class since ancient times. Surrounded by entertainment venues, theaters, and shopping streets with a full range of brand-name products, you can fully enjoy a comfortable leisure life.

Peace Palace

International Court of Justice

The Peace Palace is a famous building in the Netherlands, located on the outskirts of The Hague. It is the home of the United Nations International Court of Justice, the International Law Library and Home of the School of International Law. The Peace Palace was built between 1907 and 1913, mainly with donations from the American "Steel King" Andrew Carnegie. The palace was named the Peace Palace to express its importance in resolving disputes and maintaining world peace. Various countries have donated gifts, symbolizing that each country is committed to the cause of peace. Our country presented four large cloisonné vases with mahogany bases, which are particularly dazzling in the corridor. In 1946, the International Court of Justice held its first session. This tribunal also serves as a forum for the United Nations to resolve disputes between its member states. It is also the site of war crimes trials. Members of the United Nations are members of the International Court of Justice. The court has 15 judges, elected by votes from the United Nations General Assembly and the Security Council. Judges do not represent any country and serve a term of 9 years, subject to re-election. The current Chinese judge is Xue Hanqin. The School of International Law was founded in 1923. After 1950, students studying international law from various countries can come here to take exams every year, and will be awarded a degree after passing. The International Law Library in the Peace Palace is one of the libraries with the most comprehensive collection of legal books in the world.