What to do and see in South Holland Province, The Netherlands: The Best Government Buildings

January 11, 2022 Hana Mouser

Encompassing two of the Netherlands’ three largest cities (Rotterdam and The Hague), Zuid-Holland (South Holland) is also home to important towns like Leiden, Gouda and Delft. And many lovely smaller towns dot the gorgeous green landscape. Alphen aan den Rijn has several interesting attractions, including Dutch history theme park Archeon. Picturesque Kinderdijk, birthplace of the legend of the Cat and the Cradle, also has many windmills that together are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Restaurants in South Holland Province

1. Vredespaleis

Carnegieplein 2, 2517 KJ, The Hague The Netherlands +31 70 302 4242 http://www.vredespaleis.nl
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4.5 based on 1,448 reviews

Vredespaleis

Reviewed By VeryanW_12

Easy walking distance from the centre and has an interesting free exhibition. Tours of the Palace and gardens are guided only. Hang a wish on the 'peace tree'.

2. Binnenhof & Ridderzaal (Inner Court & Hall of the Knights)

Hofweg 1, 2511 AA, The Hague The Netherlands +31 70 757 0200 http://www.parlement.com/id/vh8lnhrrz1r3/gebouwen_op_het_binnenhof
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4.5 based on 1,168 reviews

Binnenhof & Ridderzaal (Inner Court & Hall of the Knights)

These are the official offices of the Dutch Parliament and the Office of the Prime Minister.

Reviewed By rigigigi - The Hague, The Netherlands

The inner court area is free to enter and a cool place to walk around and look at the buildings. Around the holidays, they have a light show projected on to the parliament building and it's super cool to watch.

3. Stadhuis Gouda (City Hall)

Markt 1, 2801 JG Gouda The Netherlands +31 88 000 1505 [email protected] http://stadhuysgouda.nl
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4.5 based on 464 reviews

Stadhuis Gouda (City Hall)

The city hall of Gouda was completed in 1450 and is the oldest gothic city hall in the Netherlands.

Reviewed By Dirkielab - Centurion, South Africa

We were taken by surprise cycling into Gouda and it's old city! Welcomed by the lovely clock and amazing old buildings.

4. ProDemos

Hofweg 1, 2511 AA, The Hague The Netherlands +31 70 757 0200 [email protected] http://www.prodemos.nl/bezoekerscentrum
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4.5 based on 131 reviews

ProDemos

ProDemos’ Visitors’ Centre organises guided tours of the Ridderzaal (Hall of Knights), the Dutch Senate and House of Representatives. In addition, you can turn to the Visitors’ Centre for guided and self-guided tours of political The Hague.ProDemos’ Visitors’ Centre can take you on a tour of the buildings that surround the Binnenhof, or on a politically or historically themed walk around The Hague’s city centre.

5. International Criminal Court

Oude Waalsdorperweg 10, 2597 AK, The Hague The Netherlands +31 70 515 8515 http://www.icc-cpi.int/Menus/ICC/Home
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4.0 based on 42 reviews

International Criminal Court

6. House of Representatives

Lange Poten 4, The Hague The Netherlands +31 70 318 3055 http://www.tweedekamer.nl/contact/bezoek_de_tweede_kamer
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4.0 based on 99 reviews

House of Representatives

7. Eerste Kamer der Staten-Generaal

Binnenhof 22, The Hague The Netherlands http://www.eerstekamer.nl/begrip/english_2
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4.0 based on 102 reviews

Eerste Kamer der Staten-Generaal

8. Old City Hall

Dagelijkse Groenmarkt 1, 2513 AL, The Hague The Netherlands
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4.0 based on 49 reviews

Old City Hall

9. het Stadhuis van Leiden uit 1596

Stadhuisplein 1, 2311 EJ, Leiden The Netherlands http://www.leiden-info.com
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4.0 based on 41 reviews

het Stadhuis van Leiden uit 1596

Reviewed By 59isaacm - Leiden, The Netherlands

they ride by on the bikes and it's no longer 'art'. it's furniture. people should be charged a nickel for the privilege of riding by. quite the piece of historical architecture. and...you might catch a wedding party departing from the front doors OR collected on the steps taking photographs for their wedding album. i love this building. check it out if you have the chance.

10. Station Hollands Spoor

Stationsplein 40, 2515 BV, The Hague The Netherlands http://www.rijksmonumenten.nl/monument/407956/station-den-haag-hollands-spoor:-hoofdgebouw/s-gravenhage/
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4.0 based on 14 reviews

Station Hollands Spoor

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