Huis ten Bosch, Royal palace in The Hague, Netherlands
Huis ten Bosch is a baroque palace in the northeastern part of The Hague, set within the woodland of Haagse Bos. The main structure with two side wings extends about 110 meters in length and is surrounded by parklike grounds.
Amalia van Solms commissioned architect Pieter Post in 1645 to design this residence for her husband Frederik Hendrik. After Frederik's death, Amalia had the central Oranjezaal created as a memorial hall with ceiling paintings.
The residence serves today as the home of King Willem-Alexander and his family, keeping the building closed to visitors. The baroque façade and central dome remain visible from the surrounding roads, showing how royal life continues in this historical setting.
The palace remains closed to the public since it functions as a royal residence. You can view the building from Bezuidenhoutseweg street, where the façade is visible.
In 1899, the building hosted the first Hague Peace Conference, where diplomats from numerous countries discussed international disarmament. This moment linked the residence to the worldwide peace movement of that era.
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