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Peace Palace

The Hague, Netherlands

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About

Most photographed building in The Hague: the Peace Palace. The International Court of Justice and the Permanent Court of Arbitration are based here. This beautiful building and its organizations ensure that The Hague is rightly recognized as the city of Peace and Justice. The Visitors Centre of the Peace Palace has an impressive interactive exhibition on war and peace.

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Plan your visit

Hours

Mon
Tue
Wed
12:00-17:00
Thu
12:00-17:00
Fri
12:00-17:00
Sat
12:00-17:00
Sun
12:00-17:00

These are Visitors Centre hours. Access to the grounds or Palace requires a separate guided tour, usually on weekends from May to October and subject to court schedules.

Admission

Free

Booking

Booking recommended

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When to go

  • Time of day: Morning, Afternoon

Features & amenities

What to expect

  • Indoor + outdoor

What to bring

  • Water
  • comfortable shoes

Good to know

  • Partially accessible
Safety
Bring original ID for guided tours and expect security screening. Bags, cameras, and phones are restricted on tours and may need to be stored in lockers.

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