Things to do in Peace Palace
The Peace Palace is an international law administrative building in The Hague, housing the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA), the United Nations International Court of Justice and The Hague Academy of International Law. The building also holds the Hague Academy of International Law and the Peace Palace Library with the Carnegie Foundation acting as the owner and manager of the Peace Palace.
As society was damaged time and again by war the peace movement began to spread through Europe and America, leading Czar Nicholas II to organize an international peace conference. During the First Hague Peace Conference of 1899, also known as the Hague Conventions, 26 countries came together to speak about disarmament and about the possibility of international jurisdiction, which led to the establishment of the PCA. In 1907 a second peace conference was organized in The Hague, in which 44 countries participated.
The Palace officially opened on 28 August 1913 with contributions from Scottish-American steel magnate Andrew Carnegie, international groups of jurists, politicians and pacifists. The Permanent Court of Arbitration finally had an official home. The European Heritage Label would be later awarded to the Peace Palace on 8 April 2014.
Enter the Visitors Centre of the Peace Palace to experience a contemporary exhibition with a film providing an introduction to the establishment of the Peace Palace and the judicial institutions. You can also join a guided tour to discover the international atmosphere in the gardens designed with unique contributions made by various countries and marvel at the architecture and interior design of this iconic property.
Our recommendations in Peace Palace
Grand Holland tour of Rotterdam, Delft and The Hague with Madurodam
Experience a scenic bus tour through the picturesque countryside of Holland. Visit Rotterdam, Delft and the Hague and enjoy a 1-hour river cruise.
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Sightseeing tour of The Hague and Delft with private transportation
Experience private pick-up and drop off service from Amsterdam to The Hague and Delft, riding in a luxurious Mercedes.
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Self-guided Discovery Walk in The Hague's city center
Explore the hidden streets in The Hague's city center with this Discovery Game. Solve riddles that lead you through the city while learning about its history.
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The Hague HTM 1-day public transportation ticket
Book your HTM 1-day ticket and travel throughout The Hague on public transportation without any limitations, day and night, on the bus, tram, and metro.
Grand Holland tour of Rotterdam, Delft and The Hague with Madurodam
Experience a scenic bus tour through the picturesque countryside of Holland. Visit Rotterdam, Delft and the Hague and enjoy a 1-hour river cruise.
en, es, de
Sightseeing tour of The Hague and Delft with private transportation
Experience private pick-up and drop off service from Amsterdam to The Hague and Delft, riding in a luxurious Mercedes.
en, nl
Self-guided Discovery Walk in The Hague's city center
Explore the hidden streets in The Hague's city center with this Discovery Game. Solve riddles that lead you through the city while learning about its history.
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The Hague HTM 1-day public transportation ticket
Book your HTM 1-day ticket and travel throughout The Hague on public transportation without any limitations, day and night, on the bus, tram, and metro.
The Hague private walking tour
Book a private walking tour through The Hague (Den Haag). Explore the old capital of the Netherlands and learn about one of the most important cities in Europe.
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The Hague and Rotterdam private tour
Book a private tour to The Hague and Rotterdam with transportation from Amsterdam. Tour the streets of Rotterdam, visiting the Markhal and the cube houses. Stop at the Peace Palace to see the eternal peace flame. Then be immersed in the lives of the famous people who passed through the Binnenhof.
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The best of The Hague guided walking tour
Book now for a walking tour of The Hague with a local guide. Discover iconic landmarks, bustling squares and charming avenues, basking in the lively atmosphere.
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The Hague highlights bike tour
Experience The Hague on a 2.5-hour bike tour. See the essential highlights of The Hague and learn about the Netherlands' political capital with a guide.
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Family walking tour in The Hague with a local guide
Book now for a walking tour of The Hague with a family-friendly local guide, who will make sure the kids have as much fun sightseeing as the adults.
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Behind the scenes of the royal city of Hague guided tour
Tour around the birthplace of the Hague, where each building serves as a living monument and a piece of art, including the oldest café and the smallest house.
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Peace Palace
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Reviews Peace Palace
“Was erg leuk en Max wist erg veel en vertelde leuk, jammer dat wij eerder moesten stoppen(4pers) omdat op de site staat 2,5 u dus hadden wij nog een andere activiteit die om 2 u was, zonder overleg met ons een koffiestop, dus toch nog veel gemist helaas”
“Was heel leuk en Max deed het ook heel goed, wist er veel van. Alleen jammer dat wij (4 personen) niet alles hebben kunnen zien omdat wij een vlg activiteit hadden gepland om 2 uur en normaal gesproken was de fietstocht tot 1 uur, maar de rest van de groep wilden een koffiestop,beter in overleg doen”
“First of all, it said 8.5 hours…it was 10.5 hours. Ended at 8pm. Keep that in mind if you plan for afterwards. Madurodam was AWESOME! Plan out in advance what you want to do in Delft and Rotterdam. You get about 60-75 min in each place. In Rotterdam, I went to see cubed houses and marine museum.”
