Den Haag / The Hague
| Since the 13th century, The Hague is the seat of the Royal family and of the government of the Netherlands, although Amsterdam is the official capital. On the right, Noordeinde Palace, the royal palace which is used as the official offices of Queen Beatrix. |  |
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Madurodam is a miniture city in which we find reproductions of all the main cities and features of Netherlands, including the famous dams and windmills. There is even a miniature Schiphol Airport! |
| One thing I regret not having seen in The Hague was Mauritshuis, a museum that houses works of many Dutch and Flemish artists mainly of the 17th century. The museum was originally the home of Johan Maurits, who was the governor of the Dutch colony in Brazil in the 17th century. | |
| Scheveningen is a seaside resort close to The Hague. For a person from the tropics, it was hard to believe that there were windsurfers in the sea despite the cold windy weather. |  |
What can you do in The Hague and its surroundings?, by the Nederlandse Jeugdherberg Centrale
Official The Hague site
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