Archipelbuurt, The Hague

Name: Archipelbuurt
Address: The Hague, Netherlands

#128 among attractions in The Hague

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The Archipelbuurt is a neighbourhood in the Centrum district of The Hague, Netherlands. It has 5,764 inhabitants and covers an area of 87.1 hectares. Built primarily between 1860 and 1890, the neighbourhood is known for its Neo-Renaissance architecture and wide avenues and streets. Important streets in the Archipelbuurt include the Javastraat, the Surinamestraat, the Scheveningseweg, the Nassauplein and the Burgemeester De Monchyplein. A Jewish graveyard, a chapel and a former city hall of The Hague can be found in the neighbourhood. The Dutch novelist and poet Louis Couperus resided in Javastraat 17. Today, this is the Louis Couperus Museum. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°5'32"N, 4°18'10"E

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Archipelbuurt – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Madurodam, Kunstmuseum Den Haag, Escher in Het Paleis, Mauritshuis.

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Park with scale models of a Dutch city
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Kunstmuseum Den Haag, The Hague
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Displays of graphic art in former palace
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Palatial workplace of the Dutch king
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Park
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Pulchri Studio, The Hague
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Palace
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Body of water, Park, Lake
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Theater
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Archipelbuurt?

Nearby attractions include Damesleesmuseum, The Hague (5 min walk), Surinamestraat 20, The Hague (7 min walk), Louis Couperus Museum, The Hague (9 min walk), De Mesdag Collectie, The Hague (13 min walk).

How to get to Archipelbuurt by public transport?

The nearest stations to Archipelbuurt:

Bus

Bankaplein • Lines: 22 (3 min walk)
Nassauplein • Lines: 22 (6 min walk)

Tram

Riouwstraat • Lines: 9 (8 min walk)
Laan Copes van Cattenburch • Lines: 9 (8 min walk)

Train

Den Haag Centraal (31 min walk)

Metro

Den Haag Centraal • Lines: E (32 min walk)