5 Things to see and do in The Hague

The Hague is an interesting and cosmopolitan city with plenty to see and do. Here’s a quick list of five sights and attractions:

1. Binnenhof – the ‘Inner Court’, located on the site of the former castle of the Counts of Holland, where you’ll find the present day Houses of Parliament and the Ridderzaal (http://mikestravelguide.com/things-to...)

2. Gemeentemuseum Den Haag - This art museum was designed by the Dutch architect H.P. Berlage. It is renowned for its large Mondrian collection. It also has nice collection of Post Impression works.

3. Mauritshuis – this 17th century mansion turned museum houses an impressive collection of paintings and is devoted mainly to the Dutch Golden Age. Mauritshuis is the permanent home of Vermeer’s ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’.

4. Peace Palace – this eye-catching Neo-Renaissance building, constructed in the 19th century with funding from steel magnate Andrew Carnegie, houses the International Court of Justice and Permanent Court of Arbitration.

5. Panorama Mesdag - for a beach experience in The Hague without the actual sand and wind, visit the Panorama Mesdag. This interesting work of art is a virtual indoor beach in the heart of the city.

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