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Binnenhof and Hofvijver

nobody@flickr.com (Frans Harren) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 07:35:01 -0700

The Binnenhof (inner court), is a complex of buildings in The Hague. It has been the location of meetings of the Staten-Generaal, the Dutch parliament, since 1446, and has been the centre of Dutch politics for many centuries.

The grounds on which the Binnenhof now stands were purchased by Count Floris IV of Holland in 1229, where he built his mansion, next to the little lake that has been called Hofvijver or 'Court Pond' since the 13th century. More buildings were constructed around the court, several of which are well known in their own right, such as the Ridderzaal (Great hall; literally Knight's Hall), where the queen holds her annual speech at Prinsjesdag. One of the towers, simply known as het Torentje ('the Little Tower'; directly next to the Mauritshuis museum) has been the office of the Prime Minister of the Netherlands since 1982.

This 'Inner Court' is studded with monumental old buildings testifying of eight centuries of governing in the Low Countries, but it also has several ample open spaces, all freely open to the public. A gilt neogothic fountain adorns the main square and one of the few Dutch equestrian statues (of King William II) guards the main Stadtholder's Gate, that dates from around 1600.

A large modern building at the south side of the Binnenhof since 1992 houses the House of Representatives, the lower but more important of the Dutch democratically elected Houses of parliament.

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Hofvijver

The Hofvijver is a small pond in the centre of The Hague. It is adjoined in the east by the Korte Vijverberg (road), in the south by the Binnenhof and the Mauritshuis, in the west by the Buitenhof and in the north by the Lange Vijverberg (road). In the middle there is a small island with plants and trees which has no name, it is usually referred to as "the island in the Vijverberg".

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Johan van Oldenbarnevelt

nobody@flickr.com (Frans Harren) — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:27:42 -0700

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Johan van Oldenbarnevelt, Lord of Berkel en Rodenrijs (1600), Gunterstein (1611) and Bakkum (1613) (14 September 1547 – 13 May 1619) was a Dutch statesman who played an important role in the Dutch struggle for independence from Spain.

Van Oldenbarnevelt was born in Amersfoort. He studied law at Leuven, Bourges, Heidelberg and Padua, and traveled in France and Italy before settling in The Hague. He was a supporter of the Arminians, who also supported William the Silent in his revolt against Spain, and fought in William's army.

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Japanese Garden

nobody@flickr.com (Frans Harren) — Tue, 29 May 2012 13:03:21 -0700

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Japanese Garden

A Japanese garden is a garden in traditional Japanese style. They occur in private land parcels, neighborhoods, city parks, Buddhist temples and in landscape emblematic buildings such as old castles.
Japanese gardens are traditional gardens that create miniature idealized landscapes, often in a highly abstract and stylized way.[1] The gardens of the Emperors and nobles were designed for recreation and aesthetic pleasure.

In a Japanese garden grows mainly: Bamboo, Japanese maple, Ferns, Japanese walnut, Azalea, Rhododendron, Kalmia, Cornel, Spiraea, Mosses, Camellia.

Typical elements of a Japanese garden are: Water, An island, A bridge to the island, A lantern (usually of stone), A (tea) house.

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Clingendael

Clingendael, an estate with a 17th-century house situated in the territory of the municipality of Wassenaar to The Hague district Benoordenhout, is owned by the municipality of The Hague. Since 1982 it has been used by the Dutch Institute of International Relations Clingendael.

See: Landgoed Clingendael

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Untitled art floating among the trees

nobody@flickr.com (Frans Harren) — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 06:22:20 -0700

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Sculptor: Auke de Vries (2006)

Palace Garden

The Palace Garden, formerly known as Princess Garden, is a park between Noordeinde and Prinsessewal in The Hague.

The garden dates from 1649 and extends to the Royal Stables.

Stadtholder Frederick Hendrik bought about 1640 a pasture behind the Noordeinde Palace with the intention to build a garden. In the garden there are several buildings, including the Royal Archives.
The garden is donated to the city of The Hague, and is open to the public from sunrise to sunset. The garden is closed only when important guests at the palace.

See: Paleistuin, Auke de Vries

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Majestic tree

nobody@flickr.com (Frans Harren) — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 06:23:20 -0700

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Palace Garden

The Palace Garden, formerly known as Princess Garden, is a park between Noordeinde and Prinsessewal in The Hague.

The garden dates from 1649 and extends to the Royal Stables.

Stadtholder Frederick Hendrik bought about 1640 a pasture behind the Noordeinde Palace with the intention to build a garden. In the garden there are several buildings, including the Royal Archives.
The garden is donated to the city of The Hague, and is open to the public from sunrise to sunset. The garden is closed only when important guests at the palace.

See: Paleistuin

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Lantern

nobody@flickr.com (Frans Harren) — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 06:22:55 -0700

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Koninklijke Marechaussee

nobody@flickr.com (Frans Harren) — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 06:24:03 -0700

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Building of the guards of the Royal Palace

Palace Garden

The Palace Garden, formerly known as Princess Garden, is a park between Noordeinde and Prinsessewal in The Hague.

The garden dates from 1649 and extends to the Royal Stables.

Stadtholder Frederick Hendrik bought about 1640 a pasture behind the Noordeinde Palace with the intention to build a garden. In the garden there are several buildings, including the Royal Archives.
The garden is donated to the city of The Hague, and is open to the public from sunrise to sunset. The garden is closed only when important guests at the palace.

See: Paleistuin

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Untitled art in pond

nobody@flickr.com (Frans Harren) — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 06:22:31 -0700

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Sculptor: Eugène van Lamsweerde (1987)

Palace Garden

The Palace Garden, formerly known as Princess Garden, is a park between Noordeinde and Prinsessewal in The Hague.

The garden dates from 1649 and extends to the Royal Stables.

Stadtholder Frederick Hendrik bought about 1640 a pasture behind the Noordeinde Palace with the intention to build a garden. In the garden there are several buildings, including the Royal Archives.
The garden is donated to the city of The Hague, and is open to the public from sunrise to sunset. The garden is closed only when important guests at the palace.

See: Paleistuin

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Panorama of a sunny saturday afternoon in the park

nobody@flickr.com (Frans Harren) — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 06:23:52 -0700

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Panorama of the Royal Stables

nobody@flickr.com (Frans Harren) — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 06:23:31 -0700

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Royal Knot

nobody@flickr.com (Frans Harren) — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 06:20:00 -0700

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Sculptor: Shinkichi Tajiri (1991)

Palace Garden

The Palace Garden, formerly known as Princess Garden, is a park between Noordeinde and Prinsessewal in The Hague.

The garden dates from 1649 and extends to the Royal Stables.

Stadtholder Frederick Hendrik bought about 1640 a pasture behind the Noordeinde Palace with the intention to build a garden. In the garden there are several buildings, including the Royal Archives.
The garden is donated to the city of The Hague, and is open to the public from sunrise to sunset. The garden is closed only when important guests at the palace.

See: Paleistuin, Shinkichi Tajiri

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Planter

nobody@flickr.com (Frans Harren) — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 06:23:11 -0700

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Untitled art floating among the trees

nobody@flickr.com (Frans Harren) — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 06:21:54 -0700

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Royal Knot

nobody@flickr.com (Frans Harren) — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 06:19:24 -0700

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Royal Knot

nobody@flickr.com (Frans Harren) — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 06:19:34 -0700

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Royal Knot

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Japanese Garden

nobody@flickr.com (Frans Harren) — Tue, 29 May 2012 13:03:20 -0700

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Japanese Garden

nobody@flickr.com (Frans Harren) — Tue, 29 May 2012 13:03:19 -0700

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Japanese Garden

nobody@flickr.com (Frans Harren) — Tue, 29 May 2012 13:03:19 -0700

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Panorama of Praça Duque de Caxias

nobody@flickr.com (Frans Harren) — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 04:51:10 -0700

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Tocantinópolis is a town and municipality in the state of Tocantins in the Northern region of Brazil.

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