You might have heard of the World Peace Flame before: inaugurated in 1999 when seven “flames of peace” from five different continents were united into one in the UK. World Peace Flames have been established in several places across the globe since then, each flame representing our highest intentions for peace.
In The Hague in 2004, 197 countries joined together in peace, and the World Peace Flame The Haguewas inaugurated, a symbol of our aspirations towards peace for the world, a goal as important as ever at the moment.
This monument in The Hague is open 24/7, is free of charge and can easily be combined with a visit to the famous “Peace Palace” (or Vredespalais as it is called in Dutch). In fact, many who visit the Vredespalais walk by it without noticing; it is situated just near the entrance but easy to miss.
Apart from its obvious significance, you might find it an interesting place to visit because each of the 197 countries contributed a special stone to the monument. The Netherlands’ stone is basalt, which is used to build dykes and therefore has a particular meaning.
The World Peace Flame monument is also a place you can take older children to – the fact that so many different stones are displayed is quite fascinating. You can look at them, touch them and simultaneously educate children about the significance and importance of peace — so it makes for very educational sightseeing! ;-)
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Its a restaurant and wine bar in the modern French-Mediterranean style. Open for breakfast, brunch, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner or even just drinks.
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De Vulkaan is the highest peak of the picturesque Westduin Park, located to the west of the city and one of my favorite lookout spots in The Hague.
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Try the “Loft breakfast” between 10:00 and 11:30 for a delicious, nourishing start to the day. If you’re swinging by later, make sure to try out the “Loftini” cocktail.
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Emma’s Hof has a free library, a playground for kids, lots of benches and sunchairs, an abundance of flowers and herbs, and more and more birds...
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Pompernikkel is where you walk past in the mornings, spontaneously grab a coffee, devour an artisanal pastry, and bump into your neighbours.
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Opvang can be translated as shelter, so we’re talking about a shelter for hedgehogs between the woodlands and dunes of the western boroughs of The Hague.
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The place is stylish yet comfy, and the staff make you feel welcome. Most importantly, their pastries look exquisite and they make their own boterkoek!
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Have you ever heard of specialty chocolate? Single origin, bean-to-bar, craft chocolate — that’s what they promise and that’s what they deliver!
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At Achtung! Lady. the atmosphere is calm, the staff are relaxed yet always happy to help and the items you can score there are always of great quality.
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Pomegranate is a stylish café owned by a mum and her daughters who moved to The Hague from sunny Australia. Soon it became somewhat of a secret Aussie enclave.
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Appels en Peren is a place where you can come for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, a typically Dutch “borrel” with friends, or an extensive dinner.
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The people of Piet Artisans of Flavour are what the name promises—artisans. They have many flavours including vegan ice-cream options and a tasting menu.
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