Kingdom of the Netherlands

The Hague

The Hague is a city of contrasts that fit together unusually well: government offices and royal history occupy the same centre as intimate art museums, while the North Sea is close enough for a beach afternoon. Dutch speakers call it Den Haag; the municipality also retains the formal name ’s-Gravenhage. Amsterdam is the Netherlands’ capital, but parliament, ministries and the royal seat are in The Hague. For visitors, that distinction explains why a compact walk…...