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May 15, 2007 6:15 PM GMT

By: NBTC

Things to do in The Hague

Museums
The Hague offers an extensive collection of paintings by the 'old' and 'modern' masters. 'The Hague Collection' is housed in six Hague museums. Together, these separate collections constitute five centuries of the art of painting.

Historical Buildings
The centre of The Hague has many great buildings that have played a role in the history of this city or of Holland. Of the most interesting ones you will find a brief description here.

History and Royalty
The Hague is a beautiful city behind the dunes and today still known as 'the largest village of Europe'. It's a city that is full of history and royalty. Most important events in history happened here, and standing on the Binnenhof of near the Gevangenpoort (old prison) you feel transported back in history.

Furthermore The Hague has a rich tradition when it comes to royalty. Although the Netherlands first became a monarchy in 1813, the Royal House of Orange had been playing an important role in its history since 1559.