Peace Palace

Peace Palace

The Peace Palace is located in The Hague, the Netherlands, and is regarded as the capital of international law. It houses the International Court of Justice, the Permanent Court of Arbitration, and the Hague Academy of International Law. The Peace Palace also features the abundantly stocked Peace Palace Library. In addition to these institutions, the Peace Palace serves as a center for the development of international law and policy. The Peace Palace is a building made of granite, sandstone, and red brick, designed by French architect Louis M. Cordonnier, with a gray slate roof. It is majestic and combines elements of ancient Roman and Byzantine architectural styles.

The floor of the Peace Palace’s hall is decorated with a pattern made from milky-white and light-blue marble. At the center of the main corridor stands a stone statue of the Goddess of Justice, a gift from the United States, symbolizing fairness and justice. The hallways of the Peace Palace display gifts presented by various countries during the Second Hague Peace Conference to show their support for the event. These include a cloisonné vase with a rosewood base gifted by China, a large vase from Russia, a door from Belgium, marble from Italy, a fountain from Denmark, a clock tower from Switzerland, and a tapestry lamp from Japan, creating a dazzling display.

Peace Palace (Vredespaleis)

Must-visit reason: The most just and fair palace

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region where the attraction is located: Netherlands[Netherlands]

Province/State where the attraction is located: South Holland [South Holland]

City where the attraction is located: The Hague [Hague]