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The Needle, Historic obelisk in Rijswijk Woods, Netherlands.

The monument stands in the Rijswijk Woods at the location of the former Huis ter Nieuwburg palace, marking a crucial diplomatic settlement point.

Built between 1792 and 1794, the obelisk commemorates the Treaty of Ryswick of 1697, which concluded the Nine Years War between European nations.

The structure incorporates materials from the demolished Huis ter Nieuwburg palace, representing Dutch architectural preservation methods of the late 18th century.

The obelisk location at coordinates 52.2278298 latitude and 5.9461035 longitude provides visitors direct access through the maintained paths of Rijswijk Woods.

The monument remains the primary physical marker of the Treaty of Ryswick signing location, where multiple European powers negotiated peace agreements.

GPS coordinates: 52.22783,5.94610

Latest update: March 3, 2025 13:33

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