Plenaire zaal Eerste Kamer, Senate assembly hall in The Hague, Netherlands.
The Plenaire zaal Eerste Kamer is the main assembly chamber of the Dutch Senate located within The Hague's parliamentary complex. The room combines formal seating arrangements with high ceilings and classical architectural details, alongside modern sound and voting systems.
Architect Pieter Post designed and completed this chamber in 1666 during the height of Dutch Baroque architecture. The room has served continuously as a meeting space for legislative proceedings since its original construction.
This is where Dutch senators gather to debate and vote on national laws that affect the entire country. The room serves as a meeting point where regional representatives voice their concerns and shape legislation together.
Public access to the chamber is limited as it remains an active legislative space. Visitors should check beforehand about guided tours or viewing opportunities available through parliamentary visitor services.
The room's symmetrical design was intentionally created to give all senators equal standing in debates. This balanced arrangement reflects the Dutch democratic principle of treating all regional voices as equally important.
Location: The Hague
Inception: 1666
Architects: Pieter Post
GPS coordinates: 52.07967,4.31206
Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:03
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