Crypt of the counts of Holland, Medieval burial vault in Court Chapel, The Hague, Netherlands.
The crypt beneath the Court Chapel contains nine separate burial chambers with stone walls and multiple grave markers. The chambers have been restored and partially converted into display space in recent decades.
The crypt originated as a burial place for the counts of Holland in medieval times. Excavations in 1770 and 1879 revealed that dozens or possibly hundreds of individuals were buried within its chambers.
The burial chambers hold gravestones of prominent figures from Dutch history, including members of the Holland ruling family. Today visitors can see how these grave markers have been integrated into the walls and floor.
Access to the crypt is restricted and requires prior permission from authorities. Visitors should contact the chapel in advance to arrange entry.
Following renovations from 1979 to 1981, fourteen original gravestones were embedded into the floor and walls of the western cellar. This integration created a spatial display that reveals medieval burial practices.
Location: The Hague
GPS coordinates: 52.07983,4.31258
Latest update: December 18, 2025 11:40
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