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Central Square (Plein)
Heart of The Hague
and frequent site of (peaceful) demonstrations, the Plein is
popular with both locals meeting up with friends, with
politicians from the government buildings lining the square and
foreign visitors looking to relax in the many sidewalk cafes.
The square is centred on a statue of William of Orange.
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Opening
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Daily, 24 hours.
Opening hours of the business establishments in this area
vary.
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Pricing:
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Free of charge to
visit the square only.
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More
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Netherlands
Tourism Board: Tel: +31 070 370 5705 Email: info@nbt.nl
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Getting
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Address: Plein
1813, Alexanderstraat, The Hague; 10 minutes' walk from
Central Station.
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Municipal Museum The Hague
This museum houses an
array of artworks by renowned artists such as Monet, Mondrian &
Van Gogh. The museum itself is a work of art - with an extensive
collection of modern art, applied art, music & fashion.
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Opening
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Tue - Sun, 12 noon
- 6 p.m. Closed on Christmas Day.
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Pricing:
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Adults: EUR 6;
children under 12: free. Prices are subject to change.
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More
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Tel: (0)43 329 01
90. Guided tour in German & French available.
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Getting
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Address:
Stadhouderslaan 41, 2517 HV The Hague.
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Scheveningen
Once a tiny fishing
village, Scheveningen has expanded to become almost a part of
The Hague. It is now a popular weekend seaside retreat, and even
boasts better nightlife than The Hague itself. The most popular
section of the town is Bad (which mean Bath) where most of the
beach attractions are located; but there's also Haven, the port
itself with its excellent seafood restaurants, and Dorp, the
former fishermen's residences.
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Details
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Opening
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Daily, 24 hours.
Opening hours vary from one establishment to another.
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Pricing:
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Free of charge to
enter. Prices vary from one establishment to another.
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Contact:
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Netherlands
Tourism Board: Tel: +31 070 370 5705 Email: info@nbt.nl |
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Getting
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Located on the
western area of The Hague, by the seaside.
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Madurodam
You can go around
the Netherlands in a day at this miniatures' park, which has
everything from the canals of Amsterdam to the fortifications of
the Deltas laid out all in miniature. There's also an airport, a
beach and adorable teeny-tiny cars running around the scenes.
Definitely a hit with the kids, and not a few parents as well!
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Details
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Opening
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1 Sept 2005 -
22 March 2006: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; 23 Mar - 30 June: 9 a.m. - 8
p.m.; 1 Jul - 31 Aug: 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.; 1 Sept - 31 Dec 9
a.m. - 6 p.m. |
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Pricing:
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Adult: EUR 12.50,
Senior Citizens: EUR 11.50, Children (3-11 years old): EUR 9
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Contact:
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Tel +31(0)70 416
2400 Fax +31(0)70 351 2185 Email: info@madurodam.nl |
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More
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Visit
www.madurodam.nl for more information.
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Getting
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Adress: George
Maduroplein, 2584 RZ The Hague
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Panorama Mesdaq
One of the world's
few cylindrical paintings, this panorama was painted in the 19th
century by Hendrik Willem Mesdag. Showing the landscape around
Scheveningen valley, this huge painting (14 metres high and 120
metres around), it is a popular attraction and was may even have
been the inspiration for a similar artifact in Terry Pratchett's
Thud! novel.
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Details
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Opening
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Mon - Sat: 10 a.m.
- 5 p.m.; Sun & public holidays: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Closed on
Christmas & New Year's Day.
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Pricing:
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Adult: EUR 5,
Senior Citizens & Students: EUR 4, Children (3-13 years old)
EUR 2.50
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Contact:
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Tel +31(0)70 3644
544 Email: info@panorama-mesdaq.com |
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More
Info:
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Visit
www.panorama-mesdaq.nl for more information.
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Getting
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Address: Zeestraat
65, 2518 AA The Hague.
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