The Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery
The Royal Picture Gallery Mauritshuis in the 17th century was a palace and housed a large collection of treasures, including "Girl with a Pearl Earring" by Vermeer, "The Bull" by Paulus Potter, "The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp" by Rembrandt, "View of Delft" by Johannes Vermeer, "Hear it, Sing it" by Jan Steen, "The Fall of Man" by Jan Brueghel the Elder and Peter Paul Rubens, portraits by Frans Hals, and a self-portrait by Rembrandt.
Binnenhof & Ridderzall
The Binnenhof, built on land purchased by Count Floris IV of Holland in 1229, was originally his residence and has been adjacent to a small lake called Hofvijver ("Court Pond") since the 13th century. Over time, more buildings were constructed around the courtyard, and some of them are well-known, such as the Ridderzaal (Knight's Hall, also known as the Great Hall), where the Queen delivers the annual speech from the throne on Prince's Day. One of its many towers, commonly known as het Torentje ("the Little Tower," located next to the Mauritshuis), has been the office of the Dutch Prime Minister since 1982.
Peace Palace
The Peace Palace is the location of the International Court of Justice, the International Law Library, and the Hague Academy of International Law. It is a magnificent and grand building. On the right side of the main entrance of the Peace Palace stands an inconspicuous Peace Monument, only about 1 meter high. The eternal flame of peace on the upper part of the monument never goes out, and the inscription on the monument reads, "May peace prevail in the world." Surrounding the monument is the World Peace Path, made up of 197 stones representing countries from around the world, including a green jade stone donated by China.
Mesdah panoramic painting
The panorama painting in the Mesdag Panorama Museum is a depiction of the fishing village Scheveningen in the 1880s, painted by Dutch artist H.W. Mesdag, his wife, and other artists from The Hague School. This circular oil painting has a circumference of 120 meters and a height of 14 meters, making it the most exquisite, largest, and oldest surviving panorama in the world. The natural light passing through the top of the exhibition hall creates a wonderful effect as the painting is viewed at different times and angles, making it even more realistic.
M.C. Escher Museum
Escher Museum, originally Emma Queen's Winter Palace, exhibits the complete works of renowned graphic artist Escher, including a large collection of publications and manuscripts. The multimedia "Escher Journey" helps visitors to fully understand Escher. Famous works such as "Day and Night" and "Waterfall" will challenge visitors' eyes.
The Hague Municipal Museum
The Hague Municipal Museum is an absolute authority in art and fashion. The museum houses the largest collection of Mondrian's works in the world, including the famous "Victory Boogie Woogie". The stunning collection in the museum is housed in a dazzling Art Deco-style building designed by Berlage, which has been used as a museum since its completion in 1935. Art enthusiasts should not miss this place in The Hague.
