Needle of Rijswijk, Historical monument in Rijswijk, Netherlands.
The Needle of Rijswijk is a tall stone obelisk built from materials salvaged when the Huis ter Nieuburch palace was demolished. The slender monument rises within Rijswijkse Bos park and is surrounded by walking paths that make it easy to visit.
The monument was erected to mark the peace of 1697 that ended the Nine Years' War between France and the Grand Alliance. The location is particularly meaningful because it once held the palace where international negotiators gathered.
Latin inscriptions carved into the monument's base express gratitude for peace and reflect the meaning of the 1697 treaty. Visitors can read these words today and connect directly with the historical moment they commemorate.
The monument sits in a public park with well-maintained paths and is easy to reach on foot. Information panels are posted at the site to help visitors understand its history and purpose.
The obelisk was built from stones salvaged from the very palace where the peace treaty was signed. This means the monument physically incorporates remnants of the historic meeting place itself.
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