The administrative center of the province of South Holland is The Hague, one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. It is the seat of the United Nations Court and is the seat of the King of the Netherlands and the government of the country. For tourists, the capital of South Holland is of interest as a city where many architectural and historical monuments of the 17th-19th centuries are concentrated.
Useful details
- The easiest way to get to the capital of South Holland is through Rotterdam or Amsterdam, from the airports of which you can get to The Hague by train or car. Trains arrive in the city from both Dutch cities and other EU countries.
- Public transport in The Hague is represented by buses and trams. It is most profitable to buy a travel card that does not limit the number of trips throughout the day. If a tourist plans to spend several days in the capital of South Holland, it makes sense to purchase a multi-day pass.
- You can exchange currency in The Hague at any bank or post office, where the best rate is. Round-the-clock currency exchange is offered at private exchange offices, train stations and hotels, but on less interesting terms.
Girl with an earring
The famous Dutch painter Vermeer painted his "Girl with a Pearl Earring" in the middle of the 17th century. According to one version, the artist's daughter is depicted on the canvas. The painting is called the Dutch Mona Lisa, and the priceless creation is kept in the capital of South Holland, in the Mauritshuis gallery. The museum also offers its guests a rich exhibition of paintings by Rembrandt and Rubens, and it itself is located in a small 17th century mansion. The small palace was once built as the residence of the governor of Maurits, who ruled the Brazilian colonial possessions.
Fans of contemporary art will delight in The Hague with the masterpieces of Piet Mondrian exhibited in the city museum, and those who are more physicists than lyricists will like the Muzeon educational center.
Toy kingdom
One of the favorite attractions of young tourists in The Hague is the city of Madurodam. The park, which contains 25 times reduced copies of the most important and famous architectural monuments of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, tells about the history of the country and demonstrates the achievements of the hardworking Dutch in various spheres of life. The city park will acquaint guests with the provinces of the country and will give the opportunity to take a walk along miniature locks, dams and bridges.
