Paleis+Huis+ten+Bosch

Paleis Huis ten Bosch, is a royal palace located in The Hague. This palace is 1 of the 3 residences of the Dutch Royal Family. The construction of the palace began on September 2nd, 1645. The construction was led by Pieter Post who gave the building the architectural style of Dutch Baroque.

The palace was handed down to many different royal family members over the years, however it started off for Amalia von Solms and stadholder Frederick Henry. Henry died in 1647 and Amalia dedicated the palace to him. The castle was then renovated in 1734, and continued until 1737 under the supervision of the architect Daniel Marot. The palace was then restored again through 1950-1956.

Today, the palace is the residence of Princess Beatrix. A wing of the palace has been made out for guest accommodation for representative purposes. However, the palace is not open to the public at all. The inside design is mostly known for the orange hall. The orange hall has a unique collection of art from the Golden Age. There are panels and ceiling domes of art. The inside design throughout the rest of the palace has been based on Italian models. There is also a garden outside with a huge fountain, which is rumored to be where a king once proposed.