Mosaic Benches
I have featured these benches before, but they are worth a second look. They stand outside the Peace Palace in The Hague. Linked to Bench Series Copyright Debbie Smyth, 16 August 2015
Let’s Celebrate International Day of Peace
21 September is World Peace Day. The International Day of Peace, […]
William II on Horseback
To my eye, the early evening sunlight in The Hague lent this silhouetted King even more gravitas than during the day. And the pigeon spikes are visible too!
German Gates in the Hague
These intricate cast iron gates were donated to the Peace Palace by Germany in around 1911. They were designed by the architect B. Mohring and manufactured by Schulz & Holdefleiss. […]
Laughter Is Certainly The Best Medicine
There was no need to go inside this Pharmacy, just a look in its windows, especially those up high, made me laugh. Not your typical drug store! And it has […]
Regal Lamps
-Look Up, Look Down Challenge, Week 39 Every Thursday, I publish a post containing photo(s) taken from above or below, and invite you to join in the challenge by posting your own photos with […]
Reflection in Miniature
Linked to Weekend Reflections.
Peace Palace
One of the most photographed buildings in Den Haag is the grandiose Peace Palace (Vredespaleis), standing in 5 hectares of land between the business district and the town centre. Towards the end of the […]
Den Haag’s Royal Palace
Linked to Good Fences.
World Peace Flame
The Hague is home to many peace organisations, so it was fitting that the first ever World Peace Flame should be sited in this city, outside its Peace Palace. In July […]
A Story of Storks and Eels
This stork is really strutting his stuff – he is obviously very proud of the black eel he has caught! This white stork on a gold background is part of the coat of arms […]
Travel with Intent 