The Hague is known best for the role it plays as a city of justice and peace, as it is home to over 150 international organizations with legal and cultural profile. This makes The Hague a very important contributor to international politics and it has been since 1899, when the world’s first peace conference took place in The Hague. The Permanent Court of Arbitration was founded shortly after and its headquarters was...
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There are quite a few clubs and pubs in The Hague, despite of the fact that the crowds are not usually that large. The biggest club in town is Asta, which is located in a former cinema theatre building and still retains its specificity. This club will keep the party going at weekends until early in the morning and it also tends to get busy during weekdays. The Paard van Troje is the best place for concerts and Club...
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A very important part in Hague history was played by the Dutch colony of Netherlands East Indies. This was constituted in 1800 by the colonies of the former Dutch East India Company and it meant complete hegemony over the Indonesian territory of today. Very many Dutch families were settled there so when the island gained its independence in 1949 they all came home and left a heavy cultural mark on the city. There are...
read moreEscher in Het Paleis is a former royal house turned into a museum celebrating one of the most renowned Dutch artists, M.C. Escher. For a taste of medieval tortures take a full tour of the Museum de Gevangenpoort, a former 15th century prison where you can take a look at authentic torture instruments and get locked in the dark room. The Mauritshuis hosts some of the best known art pieces in town, among which some of...
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