City Hall
Designed by Richard Meier in 1986, the building was completed in 1995.
The more than 10 story high City Hall is home to the council chamber, the main public library, as well as cafés and exhibition spaces. Due to its white color its nickname is the “Ice Palace”.
The Hague City Hall, Richard Meier, 1995
The Hague City Hall, Richard Meier, 1995
The Passage
Built between 1882 and 1885 this is the Netherlands’ oldest covered shopping street.
The Passage
The Passage
The Passage
The Passage
Escher in Het Paleis
The museum is located inside the Lange Voorhout Palace, designed in 1760 by Pieter de Swart. The chandeliers are custom made by the Rotterdam artist Hans Van Bentem.
Escher in Het Paleis
Escher in Het Paleis
Escher in Het Paleis
Escher in Het Paleis
Escher in Het Paleis
Escher in Het Paleis
Escher in Het Paleis
Escher in Het Paleis
Mauritshuis museum
The museum occupies the former residence of Count John Maurice of Nassau. Its new entrance was designed by Hans van Hesswijk and completed in 2012.
Mauritshuis
Mauritshuis
Mauritshuis
Mauritshuis
Mauritshuis
Mauritshuis
Mauritshuis
Mauritshuis
Binnenhof
The Hofvijver is a pond in the centre of The Hague. During the evening, the Binnenhof and the Mauritshuis are illuminated and create these beautiful reflections.
De Snoeptrommel building
Designed by John Outram architects and built between 1995 and 1999.
De Snoeptrommel
De Snoeptrommel
De Snoeptrommel
De Snoeptrommel
Lookups
Peace Palace
Peace Palace
Scheveningen
Scheveningen
Scheveningen
Interested in more architecture highlights in the Netherlands ? Have a look at my lists for Amsterdam and Rotterdam.
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