Ridderzaal
Building on Binnenhof, The Hague, used for the state opening of Parliament / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Ridderzaal (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈrɪdərzaːl]; English: Hall of Knights)[1] is the main building of the 13th-century inner square of the former castle of the counts of Holland called Binnenhof (English: Inner Court) at the address Binnenhof 11 in The Hague, Netherlands. It is used for the annual state opening of Parliament on Prinsjesdag, when the Dutch monarch drives to Parliament in the Golden Coach and delivers the speech from the throne. It is also used for official royal receptions, and inter-parliamentary conferences.
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Architectural style | Gothic architecture |
Location | Binnenhof |
Town or city | The Hague |
Country | Netherlands |
Coordinates | 52.079444°N 4.312778°E / 52.079444; 4.312778 |
Completed | 13th century |
Client | Floris V, Count of Holland |
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