King Louis Napoleon gave The Hague city rights in 1806, which was more like an honorary title since the government had abolished the medieval concept of city rights in 1798.
Thanks for sharing the history and photos of The Hague. Seems we could use more of those covered shopping areas here with all the rain we’re having. Interesting about the breweries since beer was such an important drink during the Middle Ages when water was often polluted. Glad that you included article links to enable me to delve deeper.
Been to The Hague and at that time never took any notice of the political position(s) the city, people and buildings held. I was more focused on beachcombing and visiting The Pier; zip lining down from a 55 metre high Bungy Tower on The Pier, reaching speeds of 50 miles tops (I think) zooming above sea . . .
With this history story of The Hague you showed me a whole other side of what the importance is to be a city like The Hague, and still is today on a global scale. Thank you for this history lesson (-:
Really love this greatly interesting post about The Hague! A genuinely fascinating place bursting with history including the important Peace Palace. The photos are fabulous! And the links will be very interesting reading for later. Thanks for another terrific offering!
Love the pictures and the history. I felt instantly smarter after reading this. That city rights concept is something that has always fascinated me, but I grew up in a tiny village where that was never really a question. The Hague is firmly on my list of places I want to visit. So much history to explore. Bet they have great museums too.
We're taught about The Hague and its unique position in Dutch history/politics in school, but obviously our textsbooks were not as interestingly written as your newsletter.
I'd put Switzerland forward as a truly democratic country where government and parliament are in the same building complex. Bern is also quite unique as in not being the official capital of Switzerland (we don't have one); it's the "de facto" capital that everybody could sort of agree on. I think it was mainly that nobody wanted Zurich and that Geneva was too far away from everything else. Aarau was the capital for about 5 months in 1798, Zurich never was - not that we care about that kind of thing ;-)
So interesting to read ! I forwarded your article to my friend. Her niece recently moved there. She is working and studying in The Hague. Thanks also for sharing your beautiful pictures.
Nice pictures and history of my hometown.
Thanks for sharing the history and photos of The Hague. Seems we could use more of those covered shopping areas here with all the rain we’re having. Interesting about the breweries since beer was such an important drink during the Middle Ages when water was often polluted. Glad that you included article links to enable me to delve deeper.
Been to The Hague and at that time never took any notice of the political position(s) the city, people and buildings held. I was more focused on beachcombing and visiting The Pier; zip lining down from a 55 metre high Bungy Tower on The Pier, reaching speeds of 50 miles tops (I think) zooming above sea . . .
With this history story of The Hague you showed me a whole other side of what the importance is to be a city like The Hague, and still is today on a global scale. Thank you for this history lesson (-:
Super photos and the supporting links to read.📜 🙏
Really love this greatly interesting post about The Hague! A genuinely fascinating place bursting with history including the important Peace Palace. The photos are fabulous! And the links will be very interesting reading for later. Thanks for another terrific offering!
Thank you for the pics, now I have to visit in person
Beautiful photos. Love reading about the history. Next best thing to a Viking River Cruise!
Loved visiting The Hague for a day of shopping and having lunch by the river. Nice to hear about the history of this beautiful city.
Love the pictures and the history. I felt instantly smarter after reading this. That city rights concept is something that has always fascinated me, but I grew up in a tiny village where that was never really a question. The Hague is firmly on my list of places I want to visit. So much history to explore. Bet they have great museums too.
We're taught about The Hague and its unique position in Dutch history/politics in school, but obviously our textsbooks were not as interestingly written as your newsletter.
I'd put Switzerland forward as a truly democratic country where government and parliament are in the same building complex. Bern is also quite unique as in not being the official capital of Switzerland (we don't have one); it's the "de facto" capital that everybody could sort of agree on. I think it was mainly that nobody wanted Zurich and that Geneva was too far away from everything else. Aarau was the capital for about 5 months in 1798, Zurich never was - not that we care about that kind of thing ;-)
So interesting to read ! I forwarded your article to my friend. Her niece recently moved there. She is working and studying in The Hague. Thanks also for sharing your beautiful pictures.