The city of the Hague has never had city walls. Although historical sources estimate that the political capital of the Netherlands might have had roots in Roman times, it remains particular that the cosmopolitan home of the peace flame, situated on Carnegieplein, had always taken on an open character. Until today, this is how the slowly growing, green and seaside city is perceived by its misceanllous inhabitants: accessible, spacious and most important of all, open in spirit. The international sand festival, the Escher museum, as well as the Scheveningen beach side boulevard have elevated the city into an essential European cultural stop. In the morning, one would do well to start with Bagels and Beans located in the city’s centrum. A particularly solid recommendation would be the Wild Alaskan bagel, sided by a cup of coffee (around EUR 14 – EGP 465). Once done, a stroll through the city’s quaint Chinatown will help with digestion, followed by a gradual walk to the scenic Het Binnenhof, among the oldest Parliament buildings in the world still in use. Hundreds of art pieces can then be visited at the Kunstmuseum (or the City…
