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The renovation work included the main staircase to the first floor being adorned with shiny copper banisters. Thus lending Lange Voorhout Palace a veritably regal appeal! This beautiful staircase looks like it leads up to the second floor, but that is just an (optical) illusion – the stairs only go up to the first floor.
Lange Voorhout in the 13 th century. A thousand years after the Roman era Counts of Holland began building close to their first settlement in The Hague and organised field tournaments. Lange Voorhout in the 15 th century. A spur of the Haagse Bos came to be called Lange Voorhout. In 1404 an imposing church was built, the Kloosterkerk, as part ...
The left antechamber, on the middle floor (1967) Lange Voorhout Palace (Dutch: Paleis Lange Voorhout [paːˈlɛis ˈlɑŋə voːrˈɦʌut]) in The Hague was designed in 1760 by the architect Pieter de Swart for Anthony Patras (1718-1764), a deputy to the States General of the Netherlands.
The Lange Voorhout (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈlɑŋə voːrˈɦʌut]) [1] is a street in the old city centre of The Hague, Netherlands. It is L-shaped and runs from Kneuterdijk in the west to Toernooiveld in the east, reaching approximately 0.47 kilometres (0.29 mi) in length.
Lange Voorhout is a historic street in the city of The Hague, Netherlands. It’s known for its beautiful tree-lined boulevard, charming architecture, and cultural significance. The area lies within the city center, close to many other attractions like the Mauritshuis Museum and Binnenhof (the Dutch Parliament).
A remarkable piece of art at Lange Voorhout symbolises the Dutch democracy. The marble statue represents Thorbecke from the 19th century. The man behind the Dutch constitution. He is seated at his desk, looking out onto the quarters of the Prime Minister from Voorhout. The second part of the statue, made of reflective metal, represents three ...
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The first houses were built on the Lange Voorhout, about 600 years ago. These have long since been replaced by grand buildings of the 18th century. However, the renovated mansions still retain their unique charm. Recently, embassies, museums and hotels have appeared on the Lange Voorhout. There is something to do on Lange Voorhout all year round.
