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tram The Hague

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...
Tong Tong Fair

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...
The Hague

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...
Den Haag

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?
Prinsjesdag

Prinsjesdag & the King’s Speech

Did you know that every year on the third Tuesday of September is Prinsjesdag (Budget Day) in the Netherlands? This is an important ceremonial day...
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...
Madurodam

Madurodam miniature city

Did you know that Madurodam is a miniature city with models of Dutch buildings and landmarks on a 1:25 scale? This park can be...