Noordeinde Palace

Noordeinde Palace is a working palace in The Hague used by the Dutch monarch as a principal office and place for official audiences. Originally a sixteenth-century farmhouse, it was expanded into a stately residence and given a classical facade over successive centuries. An equestrian statue of William of Orange stands before its gates. The palace gardens behind are open to the public and offer a quiet retreat in the city centre. While the interior is reserved for royal duties, the exterior and gardens draw visitors to the historic quarter.