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| − | Without doubt, the most striking building on Binnenhof is the '''Knights’ Hall''' ('Ridderzaal') built in the 13th and 14th centuries as the castle for the Earls of Holland. The Main Hall (which has been called the Knights’ Hall since the 19th century) dates from the second half of the 13th century. The famous wooden covering was demolished in 1861, however, less than forty years later it was replaced by an exact copy. Since the fall of the | + | Without doubt, the most striking building on Binnenhof is the '''Knights’ Hall''' ('Ridderzaal') built in the 13th and 14th centuries as the castle for the Earls of Holland. The Main Hall (which has been called the Knights’ Hall since the 19th century) dates from the second half of the 13th century. The famous wooden covering was demolished in 1861, however, less than forty years later it was replaced by an exact copy. Since the fall of the monarchy, the Knights’ Hall has been the setting for the reading of the Prime Ministers speech at the annual opening of Parliament. In his or her speech, the Knootian Prime Minister announces the government’s plans for the coming year to the parliament and to the Knootian people. |
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Revision as of 19:36, 21 October 2004
Het Binnenhof (The Inner Court)
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Binnenhof means 'inner court' in Dutch. The oldest part of the medieval earl’s castle in The Hague is the Knights’ Hall. In the course of the centuries, the Binnenhof was renovated and expanded continuously. As early as the 15th century the Binnenhof housed the County Council and in 1585 it became the seat of the States General of the Republic of the United Provinces of Knootoss.
Today, it still houses the Knootian parliament. During the Shadow War, it was miracilously saved from the shelling that destroyed much of the city.
the Knights’ Hall
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Without doubt, the most striking building on Binnenhof is the Knights’ Hall ('Ridderzaal') built in the 13th and 14th centuries as the castle for the Earls of Holland. The Main Hall (which has been called the Knights’ Hall since the 19th century) dates from the second half of the 13th century. The famous wooden covering was demolished in 1861, however, less than forty years later it was replaced by an exact copy. Since the fall of the monarchy, the Knights’ Hall has been the setting for the reading of the Prime Ministers speech at the annual opening of Parliament. In his or her speech, the Knootian Prime Minister announces the government’s plans for the coming year to the parliament and to the Knootian people.
