About the city and the twinning
About The Hague
The Hague, known in Dutch as Den Haag, is the seat of government and parliament of the Netherlands and the capital of the province of South Holland. At the heart of the historic centre is the Binnenhof, a complex whose oldest buildings date to the 13th century. Its Gothic Hall of Knights, the Ridderzaal, is one of the city’s best-known landmarks.
The Hague is internationally known for its role in peace and justice. The Peace Palace houses the International Court of Justice, the principal judicial organ of the United Nations. Near the Binnenhof, the Mauritshuis museum displays works by Dutch masters, including Johannes Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring. The city extends to the North Sea coast, where Scheveningen is known for its beach and seafront.
Agreement with Bethlehem
Bethlehem Municipality’s archive records a municipal agreement between Bethlehem and The Hague dated 17 April 2000.