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LOCAL INFORMATION The Hague |
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City of many faces | City of culture | City of the sea | Culinary diversity |
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(Click on the flag of your language of choice to enter the website of the city of The Hague) |
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| The Hague, city of many faces | ||||||||
| The worldly sophistication of the city centre, the beach and the nightlife sizzle of Scheveningen and the easygoing elegance of Kijkduin, The Hague offers a unique blend of versatility, service and quality. City of 21st century architecture and daring innovations, of both art and business, and most of all, city of style; International style, that is. | ||||||||
| Being the Royal residence and the political centre of the Netherlands, the city of The Hague is a national icon. The monumental government buildings, the palaces and the embassies, the fashionable stores, the statues and fountains; they represent the city’s classical face. But just a stone’s throw away, in stark contrast, the breathtaking shapes of the new millennium are evident in the latest architecture and design. It’s no accident that many renowned national and international businesses and organisations have elected The Hague as their home base. | ||||||||
| The Hague’s unique location by the North Sea gives it an extra dimension where recreation is concerned. | ||||||||
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| City of culture | ||||||||
| The Hague is ideal for those who love culture. In addition to paintings by Dutch masters like Rembrandt, Vermeer, Jan Steen and Frans Hals, the museums of The Hague offer an extensive collection of works by van Gogh and his contemporaries. The municipal Museum of the city boasts the largest Mondriaan collection in the world. The many art galleries and shops, as well as the antique shops and the antique market are ideal for art aficionados. | ||||||||
| The Hague is home base to Nederlands Dans Theater and Residentie Orkest, both renowned around the world. The City’s many other theatres offer a wide selection of music, dance and plays. At Scheveningen’s Fortis Circustheater, the famous musicals of the world come to life each night. | ||||||||
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| City of the sea | ||||||||
| Green city by the sea! It’s an image The Hague more than lives up to. The beauty of the coastal area with its wide sandy beaches, enclosed by endless rolling dunes, comes to life in the seaside resorts of Scheveningen and Kijkduin. The hotels, restaurants, bars and clubs make Scheveningen one of the best known trendy resorts on the North Sea. Kijkduin, on the other hand, is smaller and more suited to those who live life at a slower pace. | ||||||||
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| Culinary diversity | ||||||||
| The Hague owes its demographic and culinary diversity to the Netherlands’ colonial history. Over 80 Indonesian restaurants in the city bear witness to this fact. Other cuisines are also well represented, from Dutch ‘stamppot’ to sophisticated gourmet artistry. | ||||||||
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