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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 Palace in The Hague Queen Juliana, Princess Irene, ... Archibald was a cousin of Henry Hope and Jan Hope and involved in the family banking business ...
Lange Voorhout is an L shaped avenue lined with 18th to early 20th century buildings, including the Voorhout Palace, which now houses the M.C. Escher Museum. This avenue is beautiful in summer when its many trees are full of green leaves. Along with the historic buildings, there are monuments to see and enjoy.
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Lange Voorhout houses several cultural institutions that are worth a visit. These include Pulchri Studio – an artist-run gallery founded in 1847 where members exhibit their work, Theatre Diligentia – known for its stand-up comedy shows & Hotel des Indes – a luxurious hotel offering royal experience with its exquisite décor and top-notch services.
Various members of the royal family have lived in the patrician house at 74 Lange Voorhout. In 1821 Diligentia concert hall and theatre was established at 5 Lange Voorhout. In 1866 a monument was mounted for Prince Carl Bernhard of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach.
The Gemeentemuseum Den Haag (now known as Kunstmuseum Den Haag) held exhibitions with great success of the works of Auguste Rodin, Frida Kahlo and Venetian glass. Since November 2002, the palace has been housing the permanent exhibition of M.C. Escher’s work and life. Our building at the Lange Voorhout has a long history.
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Oct 24, 2024 · The Palace at the Lange Voorhout was originally designed by Pieter de Swart in 1760 for Anthony van Patras, mayor of the Friesian town of Sloten and the States General representative. Archibald Hope – member of a family that financed lots of European nobility – bought the house in 1796. In 1811 Emperor Napoléon I of the French spent some ...
