The Peace Palace is one of The Hague’s most iconic landmarks and a global symbol of international justice. Completed in 1913, the palace was built to house institutions dedicated to resolving conflicts through dialogue rather than war. Its grand neo‑Renaissance architecture, lush gardens, and richly decorated interiors reflect the ideals of peace and cooperation that inspired its creation. Today, it is home to the International Court of Justice, the Permanent Court of Arbitration, and a renowned law library, making it a central hub for international law. Although access to the interior is limited, the visitor centre and surrounding grounds offer insight into the building’s history and mission. The Peace Palace stands as a powerful reminder of the world’s ongoing pursuit of diplomacy, making it an essential and inspiring site within The Hague.
The Hague NetherlandsPeace Palace is located at Carnegieplein 2, 2517 KJ The Hague, on the northwestern edge of the city centre in a serene park-like setting. This iconic Neo-Renaissance building houses the International Court of Justice, Permanent Court of Arbitration, The Hague Academy of International Law and the Peace Palace Library. Nearby attractions include Panorama Mesdag and De Mesdag Collectie (0.3-0.5 km south), Kunstmuseum Den Haag (0.8 km), Haagse Bos forest and Huis ten Bosch Palace (1 km east), World Forum Convention Centre (1 km west), with excellent tram access from Den Haag Centraal station.
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Kunstmuseum Den Haag
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Escher in Het Paleis
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Panorama Mesdag
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Museum Beelden aan Zee
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Louwman Museum
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Haags Historisch Museum
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Museum Bredius
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Galerij Prins Willem V
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Museum de Gevangenpoort
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Fotomuseum Den Haag
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KM21
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Kinderboekenmuseum
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Huis van het Boek
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Nationaal Monument Oranjehotel
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Atlantikwall Museum Scheveningen
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Muzee Scheveningen
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Louis Couperus Museum
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Museum Van Kleef
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De Mesdag Collectie
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Koninklijke Schouwburg
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Theater aan het Spui
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Amare
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Korzo Theater
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Theater PePijn
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Theater De Regentes
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Binnenhof
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Ridderzaal
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Noordeinde Palace
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Huis ten Bosch
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Binckhorst Castle
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Grote Kerk
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Kloosterkerk
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Oude Kerk Scheveningen
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Antonius Abtkerk
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Paschaliskerk
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Scheveningen Pier
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Madurodam
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Independence Monument
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Zuiderpark
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Haagse Bos
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Japanese Garden
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Westduinpark
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