A fabulous corner of Europe - The Hague. sights

In Holland, in the west of the country there is an ancient town - The Hague. It has a long and glorious history, was founded in 1230, is the residence of the royal court, a city of lovers and connoisseurs of art, luxurious palaces and manicured beaches. The Hague, whose attractions are truly unique, attracts thousands of tourists annually.

In the center of the city there are several interesting museums, luxurious mansions, magnificent squares and chic parks. Special charm is attached to the city by the royal palaces. Despite the historical sights of The Hague, this is a very modern and young city in spirit. Incredible skyscrapers are amazing. As already mentioned, this is a small city, but it will take several days to get acquainted with it.

If you are lucky enough to get to The Hague at the end of April, then you will be able to witness the main event of the country. Royal night, which the Dutch celebrate from 29 to 30 April, is an unforgettable sight. This time, when the city does not sleep, concerts are held everywhere, the atmosphere of fun and celebration reigns everywhere. And the next morning comes the Queen's Day, when all the townspeople, dressed in orange outfits, go out for a walk. The apogee of merriment is the arrival of the queen at the session of parliament in a gorgeous gilded carriage accompanied by guardsmen. This holiday is not accidentally held in The Hague - there are ministries and departments, the parliament, embassies of foreign countries and 150 international organizations.

Exquisite and sophisticated Dutch city of The Hague saves its sights and carefully looks after them. The Binnenhof Castle became the political, historical and architectural center of the country. In it the parliament sits and the cabinet of the head of the government is located. But the main thing is that this is a unique architectural complex of an ancient palace with a stunning Knights' Hall, from which the Queen opens the session of the Parliament every year. It impresses with luxury and chic and is a typical example of Gothic architecture of the thirteenth century.

The Hague attractions related to art, guarded with special trepidation. Lovers of painting for sure will be interested in the Moritzhaus Museum, which was built specifically for Prince Moritz of Nassau in the seventeenth century. Here one of the most valuable collections of magnificent painting of Dutch masters of the Golden Age is carefully preserved.

Magnificent, as though the city of The Hague, which came to life from the fairy tale, keeps its sights not only connected with culture and architecture. Fans of thrill will enjoy visiting the Gevangenport Museum, or, as it is also called, the Museum of Torture at the gate of prisoners.

But the most favorite and visited by tourists is the park Madurodam. This miniature town appeared in 1952, it gradually expanded and developed, and now it is a large park in which you can see not only the sights of The Hague, but the whole of Holland. All of them are presented in miniature and decorate the streets of the charming town. Today it has more than seven hundred buildings, there are trees, moving trains, boats and tiny inhabitants.

Ancient, but eternally young town of The Hague (photo can be seen in the article) will not leave anyone indifferent. The impressions received here will last you for a long time, moreover, you will have an unbearable desire to come here again and again.