The Hague & Scheveningen
The very first American embassy in the world in The Hague
Did you know that the American embassy at Fluwelen Burgwal in The Hague was the very first American embassy in the world? In 1782...
Haagse Hopjes: coffee flavoured candy
Did you know that Haagse Hopjes candies are named after baron Hendrik Hop whose doctor advised him to stop drinking coffee in the 18th...
Tong Tong Fair: the world’s largest Eurasian fair
Did you know that the Tong Tong Fair is the largest Eurasian fair in the world? The event is held at Malieveld near The...
Dutch Mona Lisa by Vermeer
Did you know that the painting 'The girl with a pearl earring' by Johannes Vermeer has an estimated value of €300,000,000? The painting is...
Spend the night in a survival pod in Scheveningen
Did you know that you can spend the night in a survival pod in Scheveningen? The orange capsule with blue interior is designed by...
The oldest mosque in the Netherlands
Did you know that the Mobarak Mosque in The Hague is the Netherlands' oldest purpose-built mosque (1955)?
Today there are around 450 to 500 mosques...
The seat of the government in The Hague
Did you know that although Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands, the seat of the government is located in The Hague?
Newly renovated The Hague Central Station
Did you know that after years of renovation The Hague's modernized Central Station officially opens tomorrow? The terminal is currently used by 190,000 passengers...
Horse-drawn tramway between The Hague and Scheveningen
Did you know that the first horse-drawn tramway in the Netherlands dates back to 1864? This service operated between The Hague and Scheveningen until...
Street art ‘Life is not what it’s about… but what you do with it’
'Life is not what it's about... but what you do with it'
location: Binckhorstlaan (the Hague)