Departement van Justitie, Government building at Het Plein, Netherlands.
The Department of Justice building presents four wings arranged around a central courtyard, with additional extensions creating a second inner courtyard space.
Built between 1876 and 1883, the structure replaced the former residence of Constantijn Huygens and incorporated elements from the original building into its design.
The facade displays six medallions featuring portraits of important Dutch legal figures, including Hugo de Groot and Johan Rudolph Thorbecke.
The building contains meeting rooms for the Council of Ministers and High Council of Nobility, with a library covered by a stained glass roof.
The building features three risalits on its main facade, decorated with intricate water listings and peaks, including a porte-cochere with a tent roof design.
Location: The Hague
Inception: 1883
Architects: Cornelis Peters
Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture
Address: Plein 2A 2511CR
GPS coordinates: 52.07925,4.31543
Latest update: March 12, 2025 15:23
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