Long weekend in Den Haag

At the beginning of May, we went to Den Haag for a long weekend. Travelling there by train was a breeze, and getting around the city on public transport was so easy. We stayed at The Mercure Hotel, very close to the centre, and next to the National Library of The Netherlands - what an incredible structure - with lots of fantastic magazines and newspapers, too! We enjoyed our few days there wandering around the city, admiring the architecture and the tree-lined canals, as well as the understated elegance of this former capital and home of the royal family. One afternoon, we took the tram to Scheveningen Beach and enjoyed a bare-footed stroll along the cool sand, daring one another to put a toe into the very cold (for May!) water. We also spent half a day in Delft, a charming village not far from Den Haag, famous for its blue and white porcelain. The highlight of this long weekend (even more so than the poffertjes!) was our visit to "Escher in het Palais" - Escher in the Palace  - a museum dedicated to the work of Dutch graphic artist Maurits Cornelis Escher. We spent many hours there, enchanted by the brilliance of his work. Alessandro was especially impressed by his earlier, less well-known works, which were inspired by his time spent in Italy. What a wonderful weekend away! Click on the photo below to view our photos from the trip.