Statue King Willem II image

Statue King Willem II

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👍👍 The heart of The Hague! People often mention William, statue, king,


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Buitenhof 37, 2513 AH Den Haag, Netherlands

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4.40 (340 reviews)

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  • 5/5 Noora Graphy (. 1 year ago on Google • 89 reviews
    The heart of The Hague!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 macedonboy 4 years ago on Google • 2267 reviews
    This statue stands in tribute to King William II. This is an equestrian statue of King Willem II on his horse, Wexy. The depiction of the king is actually in his capacity as the Prince of Orange, and depicts the king marching in triumph, with his hat held out in his right hand while his left holds on to the reins of the horse. Not a must-see, but you'll likely pass this to see the Binnenhof.

  • 5/5 ana p. 1 year ago on Google • 1194 reviews
    nice spot to enjoy the view of the parliament building

  • 4/5 Ryan C. 7 months ago on Google • 369 reviews
    A beautiful statue among a historic part of the city.

  • 4/5 K E. 1 year ago on Google • 304 reviews
    The statue of King Willem II was nice as it's placement is right by the Parliament building and lake. A bit of history would be nice to go with it. (From across the way, I really thought the birds were part of it 🙈.) I do wish the people would stop climbing all over it though.

  • 5/5 Aditya S. 4 years ago on Google • 253 reviews
    Cool statue in a great location! You can definitely stop by here if you just visited the Binnenhof. It's also next to a bridge with a great view. Although it is not the most photogenic of places in the Hague, it is still worth a visit because it's near some other attractions.

  • 3/5 Vesna R. 8 months ago on Google • 179 reviews
    Nice

  • 5/5 Tapan B. 4 years ago on Google • 62 reviews
    Its pleasant visiting the antique Statue King Willem II. Short but nice visit. It has historical importance. I can say good place to visit.

  • 5/5 Simion V. 4 years ago on Google • 45 reviews
    William II was the son of William I and Wilhelmine of Prussia. When his father, who up to that time ruled as sovereign prince, proclaimed himself king in 1815, he became Prince of Orange as heir apparent of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. With the abdication of his father on 7 October 1840, William II became king. During his reign, the Netherlands became a parliamentary democracy with the new constitution of 1848. William II was married to Anna Pavlovna of Russia. They had four sons and one daughter. William II died on 17 March 1849 and was succeeded by his son William III.

  • 5/5 Mandy V. 5 years ago on Google
    The heart of The Hague. The old city centre. I grew up here, the area is beautiful, the statue itself is ehhh ... an aquired taste. Always has a steven seagull on its head.

  • 5/5 Mohamed M. 8 months ago on Google • 23 reviews
    It was magical place, I love evey little detail about this street 🤍

  • 5/5 Vishal G. 1 year ago on Google
    All hail King William II

  • 5/5 Josip P. 5 years ago on Google
    Fond of Russia, married russian princess Pavlovna, side by side with Wellington faught liberal french ideas, but finally retreated, dutch liberal prevailed, cest la vie.

  • 5/5 Tim 5 years ago on Google
    Great statue.

  • 4/5 Raoul R. 5 years ago on Google
    One of the famous statues in the Hague. Nearby the government building and Mauritshuis

  • 3/5 Zohreh S. 4 years ago on Google
    It is a nice old statue in front of musem outside

  • 3/5 George On t. 4 years ago on Google
    William II was the son of William I and Wilhelmine of Prussia. When his father, who up to that time ruled as sovereign prince, proclaimed himself king in 1815, he became Prince of Orange as heir apparent of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. With the abdication of his father on 7 October 1840, William II became king. During his reign, the Netherlands became a parliamentary democracy with the new constitution of 1848.


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