Buitenrust House, Estate and palace at Scheveningseweg, The Hague, Netherlands
Buitenrust House was a baroque mansion in The Hague, designed with ornate decorative elements and symmetrical architectural details on its exterior and rooms. The building stood near what is now the Peace Palace and formed part of a substantial estate along Scheveningseweg.
The estate was built in 1708 by architect Jacobus Roman and was originally called Hessenhof when constructed for Landgrave Philip of Hesse-Philippsthal. Over time it became home to royal figures including a Russian princess and queen dowager, shaping the diplomatic quarter of The Hague.
The chapel on the estate reflected Russian Orthodox traditions and showed the international connections that shaped this place. Visitors can still see this blend of Dutch and Russian influences in the surviving architectural details.
The site is located in a quiet area of The Hague and is easy to reach since it sits near the Peace Palace. Visitors should know that only the grounds or remnants of the original structure are visible today, as the building itself no longer stands.
The estate changed hands among European royal families and was known by different names throughout its history. This shifting ownership made it a crossroads for international diplomacy in what became The Hague's prestigious quarter.
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