Den Haag, City Full Inspiration

Monday, November 23, 2009


This is the city in the City of Big Wind of the most visited by tourists after Amsterdam. Den Haag is a tourist town with a variety of interesting objects, such as palaces, monuments, museums, beaches, and shopping centers.

The city is also full of cultural events. In this city also, the authorities 'orange monarchs' lives and the wheels of government rolling. Since centuries ago queen, king, the heir to the kingdom, and the governors have been settled in this city. So did the ambassadors, military attaches, and cultural attaches from various countries. All settled in this beautiful city.

Just before the summer, visiting The Hague absolutely delicious. Tourists can go to relax while enjoying a variety of interesting objects, without having to wear layered clothing and shivering with cold. Friendly enough air, stinging hot sun, but cold winds still blow.

No need to worry, wherever will go, all over the city, trams and buses ready to serve luxury. All the information roads and the complete route was on the wall of each stop. Bus ride from central station towards Scheveningen The Hague, tourists can see the beauty of the beach and harbor. Thousands and thousands of visitors from abroad come to this place in summer. This port still had the atmosphere of the past with a look of old buildings are deliberately combined with buildings new.

One of the striking building is the Scheveningen tourist information office, an old-fashioned but seemed cheerful with bright colors. In this place there is also 'National Sea Life Scheveningen', where watched the sea life through a giant aquarium. You will be taken on a dramatic journey from the coastline into the sea. Entering the tunnel surrounded by 180 thousand liters of water, ranging from tiny shrimps, starfish, to sharks and other sea creatures can be found here. In addition to the famous beach, Scheveningen also become a great hangout.

Here, travelers will be pampered stomach with a variety of dishes typical of the sea, ranging from fish 'herring' to delicious fresh shrimp salad. Looking at the sea from the marina and enjoy a warm cup of coffee or a delicious ice cream, one thing that is very dear to pass away.

Another place worth a visit is 'Peace Palace' (Peace Palace). Based here Arbitration Institute, the Institute of International Justice and International Law Academy. Reportedly very complete library, containing law books donated donors from around the world. This palace was built an American philanthropist, Andrew Carnegie.

The Hague is also rich in museums. One of the most popular name Marutsthuis. Although relatively small and very private, this museum contains a collection of gold-century art the Netherlands. In this place there are the paintings of the royal cabinet, the works of famous painters such as Rembrandt, Vermeet, Frans Hals, Jan Steen and Jan van Goyen. From the 15th century, the 16th, and 17th there is a name artists such as Rubens, Van Dijk, and Jordaens.

Mauritshuis is adjacent to the Houses of Parliament or also known as' Binnenhof Ridderzaal '(Knights' Hall). There is also Omniversum, theater featuring films about people and history. Do not forget to also look Hotel Kurhaus, which has a hundred years old. If time enough, also enjoy a performance at Circusteater (theatrical circus).

As the second largest city in the Netherlands, Den Haag had never sleeps. Night life is also interesting. There are two very popular discotheque in the city, 'De Tempel' (Art Deco Disco) and 'De Tijd' (House Music Disco). There are also other places that are not less fun. You may be able to forget the time when around this beautiful city. Just enjoy your life day in The Hague.

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