Binnenhof – The Beating Heart of Dutch Politics 💙🏛️

Step into the oldest parliamentary complex still in use worldwide, where Gothic spires echo with 800 years of political drama! Here’s why this Hague landmark is a must-see: ⏳ Time-Travel Through Power 13th-Century Roots Began as a hunting lodge for Dutch counts 🏹 Ridderzaal (Knights’ Hall): The crown jewel with its oak barrel vault ceiling (spot the hidden owl carvings! 🦉) Modern-Day Marvels Prime Minister’s Tower: Where decisions happen in a closet-sized office (seriously!) Golden Carriage Gate: Only opened for new kings 👑 🎩 Political Theater Prinsjesdag (King’s Day): Watch the monarch arrive in a glass coach to deliver the budget speech (3rd Tue in Sept) 📜 Secret Tunnel: Connects to Mauritshuis museum (used for VIP escapes) 🕵️♂️ 📸 Photo Ops Reflection Shot: Capture the complex in the Hofvijver pond at dawn 🌅 Statue of William II: Rub his knee for luck (locals do it before exams!) ✨ #DutchDemocracy #HagueHistory #GothicGlory #PoliticalLandmarks