Den Haag Trip Overview
The largest city in the country, The Hague is the unofficial capital of the Netherlands. It is where the Dutch Parliament exists, as well as the Supreme Court, all ministries and even the chosen place of the Queen as her “working residence”. This city has a deep meaning for the Dutch, both historical and contemporanean.
Come take a walk with us on a discovery tour along the most important city in the Netherlands, and find out about all it’s secrets and tales.
You will learn about:
Roman period
The mystery of its origins
William II and the first Royal Palace in the Hague at Binnenhof
Floris V and the Ridderzaal (“Knights’ Hall”)
Medieval times as capital of the county of Holland
80 Years’ War and Spanish occupation
Napoleonic Empire and the unification of Belgium and the Netherlands
Origin of the capital in Amsterdam, but government center in the Hague
World War II blitzkrieg, Nazi occupation and bombardements
Post-war reconstruction and boom
Additional Info
Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Den Haag, Netherlands
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Den Haag, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
The largest city in the country, The Hague is the unofficial capital of the Netherlands. It is where the Dutch Parliament exists, as well as the Supreme Court, all ministries and even the chosen place of the Queen as her “working residence”. This city has a deep meaning for the Dutch, both historical and contemporanean.
Come take a walk with us on a discovery tour along the most important city in the Netherlands, and find out about all it’s secrets and tales.
You will learn about:
Roman period
The mystery of its origins
William II and the first Royal Palace in the Hague at Binnenhof
Floris V and the Ridderzaal (“Knights’ Hall”)
Medieval times as capital of the county of Holland
80 Years’ War and Spanish occupation
Napoleonic Empire and the unification of Belgium and the Netherlands
Origin of the capital in Amsterdam, but government center in the Hague
World War II blitzkrieg, Nazi occupation and bombardements
Post-war reconstruction and boom
Pass By: The Hague, The Hague, South Holland Province
You will see:
Plein Square
Mauritshuis
Knight’s Hall (Ridderzaal)
Binnenhof
Paleis Noordeinde
Noordeinde
Grote Kerk
Oude Stadhuis
Spui
City Hall and Central Library
