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Stories about constitutional state and peace

What made Hugo Grotius a traitor?

The Hague as city of Justice and Peace started here

The court of Holland began with a reconciliation...

How money and status helped you in the Prison Gate

How a great politician was sentenced to death

The tongue and finger of the De Witt brothers

Witte de With: a Dutch naval hero with a tainted name

How a dangerous spy managed to escape

Kaat Mossel: from common rioter to heroine

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2513 AH The Hague

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Monday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday to Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Buitenhof 33
2513 AH The Hague

info@gevangenpoort.nl
+31 70 346 08 61

Opening hours

Monday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday to Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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