Huize De Paauw, Municipal hall and architectural complex in Wassenaar, Netherlands.
The mansion features a classical design with sandstone-colored facades, gilded accents, and five sculpted peacocks adorning the building's exterior.
Built in 1556 as Te Pau, the estate expanded from 9 to 50 hectares before Prince Frederik purchased and renamed it De Paauw in 1838.
Jan David Zocher Jr designed the gardens while architect Hermann Wentzel expanded the structure with a ballroom and rectangular extensions in 1854.
The building functions as Wassenaar's town hall since 1925, with the Brandweermuseum located in its basement offering free admission to visitors.
A marble horse trough, presented as a gift from Tsar Alexander II of Russia, stands in front of the building's entrance.
Location: Wassenaar
GPS coordinates: 52.13583,4.39840
Latest update: March 9, 2025 23:20
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