The Hague: center of government, court and United Nations
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The Hague is where the royal family resides. It is also the seat of the Dutch government with its Upper and Lower Houses (Het Binnenhof). The many foreign embassies cluster around the seat of government. A walking tour of the city center covers the greatest concentration of Art Nouveau in the country.
The Mauritshuis houses the former Royal Art Collection, with quite a few famous paintings by Rembrandt (The Anatomy Lesson) and Vermeer (yes, the Girl with the Pearl Earring).
The Hague is the United Nations judicial center. In 2013 the Palace of Peace celebrated its first centennial. Nearby are the Yugoslavia Tribunal, and Interpol HQ. The Gemeentemuseum (Municipal Gallery) houses one of the country’s best art collections. Madurodam– Holland in miniature – is a delightful venue in The Hague for both adults and children.