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  • Photo: Jop Hermans

    photo series: ‘Loud and quiet’ by Jop Hermans 

    The coastline of The Hague is where the city slows down and opens up. In this photo series, Jop Hermans captures quiet moments along the shore, offering a calm, familiar view of the city by the sea. Jop Hermans: Since 2013, I’ve been photographing along the coastline of The Hague. The North Sea coast isn’t…

  • How Het Nationale Theater is making culture accessible for everyone

    An interview with Albi, assistant programmer at Het Nationale Theater. Theatre is about connection. Between stories and audiences, performers and emotions. And in a city as international as The Hague, where cultures and languages intertwine, inclusivity in the arts has never been more important. Backstage at Het Nationale Theater (HNT), that idea is being put…

  • twenty-four the hague

    The Honest Newcomer’s Guide to The Hague

    By: Laura Linga Let’s be honest: when you first land in The Hague, you see a hundred “Top 10 Tourist Attractions” lists. You know the ones: the Peace Palace, Scheveningen Pier, the Mauritshuis. They’re great, but they don’t help you figure out how to live here. As a fellow international who navigated the initial confusion…

  • Discovering a hidden gem on the Prinsegracht: Kantoor1643

    Tucked away on the Prinsegracht, Kantoor 1643 is one of those rare places where history, design and culinary creativity meet effortlessly. Set inside a beautifully restored 17th-century canal house, it blends the charm of old The Hague with the energy of a modern dining spot, a welcoming escape for both locals and curious visitors. From…