Old City Hall, The Hague

Name: Old City Hall
Address: Dagelijkse Groenmarkt 1, The Hague, Netherlands

#38 among attractions in The Hague

Baroque architecture, Historical place, City hall

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Facts and practical information

The Old City Hall in The Hague is a Renaissance style building on the Groenmarkt near the Grote Kerk. It is the former seat of the city's government, and remains a place where residents hold civic wedding ceremonies, and where the Royal family register their family births. Other families do this at the current city hall located in the large white building on the Kalvermarkt, near the Public library. ()

Local name: Oude stadhuis Architectural style: RenaissanceCoordinates: 52°4'39"N, 4°18'30"E

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Dagelijkse Groenmarkt 1Centrum (Zuidwal)The Hague Netherlands

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Day trips

Old City Hall – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Escher in Het Paleis, Mauritshuis, Galerij Prins Willem V, Paleis Noordeinde.

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52°4'39"N • 4°18'43"E
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Body of water, Park, Lake
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Old City Hall?

Nearby attractions include Grote or Sint-Jacobskerk, The Hague (2 min walk), Buitenhof, The Hague (4 min walk), Gevangenpoort, The Hague (4 min walk), Galerij Prins Willem V, The Hague (5 min walk).

How to get to Old City Hall by public transport?

The nearest stations to Old City Hall:

Tram

Gravenstraat • Lines: 16 (2 min walk)
Grote Markt • Lines: 2, 3, 34, 4, 6 (4 min walk)

Bus

Grote Markt • Lines: 25, 51 (5 min walk)
Centrum • Lines: 22, 24, 28 (7 min walk)

Train

Den Haag Centraal (19 min walk)
Den Haag HS (21 min walk)

Metro

Den Haag Centraal • Lines: E (20 min walk)