World Junior Figure Skating Championships 2004
February 29 - March 7 2004
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The
development of the city of The Hague from a small
village to a town with about 300.000 people started
about 1250. With the construction of a house for
Count Floris V it became an important place for
many people. Later on many rich people build their
houses in the City and the surroundings of The Hague.
Walking through the center of the City many of them
are still there. Most of these buildings are used
now as an embassy or an office.
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A
real palace
One of the houses in the surrounding
of The Hague is Huis
ten Bosch. Queen Beatrix has selected this as
her palace. The house of Count Floris V is nowadays
a part of the Parliament House (Het Binnenhof). |
Huis ten Bosch |
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International
Organisations
International organisations
have had their place in The Hague since many years.
A well known example is the Peace Palace. The International
Court of Justice is nowadays often mentioned in the
press due to the activities on Yugoslavia. |
The Peace Palace |
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Entertainment
Visitors of The Hague can enjoy
a full range of entertainment at the town's theatres,
the latest films at cinema's like a wide and multi-screen
one next to the Official Hotel (het
Museon). The Gemeente Museum, also near the Hotel,
is one of the many galleries in the city.
To get an impression of important buildings and construction
in the Netherlands a visit to the miniature city of
Madurodam is strongly recommended. |
Museon
Madurodam |
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Sea-side
When the weather is good the
sea-side of the city is a nice place for a walk.
Here, you can find a pier and the famous Kurhaus.
Here the ISU was founded in 1892. In 2004 the ISU
will have its annual congress in the Kurhaus. |
Pier
Kurhaus |
Enjoying your stay in The Hague
In the information above about the
City of The Hague is indicated that there are a lot of theatres,
museum, galleries, etc.. It is impossible to mention all
the programs. At arrival in the Hotel this information is
available at the room or the Front Office of the Hotel.
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