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The Binnenhof ( Dutch pronunciation: [ˈbɪnə (n)ˌɦɔf]; English: Inner Courtyard) is a complex of buildings in the city centre of The Hague, Netherlands, next to the Hofvijver lake. It houses the meeting place of both houses of the States General of the Netherlands, as well as the Ministry of General Affairs and the office of the Prime ...
Knights' Hall. The Knights' Hall at Binnenhof was built in the Middle Ages (13th century). Originally as a party palace for the count's court. This was used to express status. It is part of the oldest buildings of the Binnenhof and thus of The Hague. It was built in Gothic style, a style you don't see much else in the city.
Binnenhof 8A, The Hague, The Netherlands. Our Rating Hours Mon-Sat 10am-4pm Transportation Tram: 10, 16, or 17 to Buitenhof Phone 070/364-6144 Prices Admission to courtyard and Ridderzaal reception hall free; guided tours 5.50€-11€ (book in advance online) Web site Binnenhof and Ridderzaal (Inner Court and Hall of the Knights) About our ...
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- Binnenhof 8A The Hague , The Netherlands
The oldest still active seat of government. Apr 2021. The Binnenhof has been the seat of government of the Netherlands since the 13th century or even longer. The magnificent Ridderzaal (Knight’s hall) was built between 1248 and 1280 and some quite sizeable rooms below the big hall are believed to be even older.
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Address: Binnenhof 1. Postal code and City: 2513 AA Den Haag. Province/Region: Zuid-Holland. Phone: +31 (0)70 7570200. Email: bezoekerscentrum@prodemos.nl. Web: ProDemos- Huis voor democratie en rechtsstaat. Tours can be booked via "ProDemos - "House for Democracy and the Rule of Law". Address: Hofweg 1-H. 2511 AA The Hague and via the above ...
The Ridderzaal ( Dutch pronunciation: [ˈrɪdərzaːl]; English: Hall of Knights) [1] is the main building of the 13th-century inner square of the former castle of the counts of Holland called Binnenhof (English: Inner Court) at the address Binnenhof 11 in The Hague, Netherlands. It is used for the annual state opening of Parliament on ...
The Binnenhof (Inner Court) boasts a rich history that dates back to the 13th century. Originally built as a hunting lodge for the Counts of Holland, it later became the official residence of the Dutch royal family. Over the centuries, it has undergone numerous renovations and expansions, resulting in the impressive complex we see today.
