Traces of painful history,
Prison Memorial Museum
Take time to learn about the history of the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands.
The Oranjehotel was a prison in The Hague, Netherlands, during World War II, and was mainly used to house resistance fighters and political prisoners during the German occupation. It is now used as a museum to commemorate the events that took place there during World War II and to commemorate the victims.
A symbol of freedom and independence,
Orange Hotel
For the Dutch, the Hotel Orange remains a symbol of freedom, independence, and resistance. It is said that over 25,000 people were imprisoned in the former prison, and many resistance fighters and independence activists were arrested, interrogated, and tortured. Hear the stories of those who fought for the Netherlands at the Hotel Orange.
Historical heritage
The Orange Hotel exhibits the spaces where prisoners lived and their relics, such as letters, diaries, and photographs. How about listening to the painful history and hidden stories of that time through an audio guide, remembering the tragedy of war and reflecting on the importance of peace and human rights?
Room 601
Room 601 (Cel 601) is a symbolic space in the Hotel Orange, where graffiti and messages left by prisoners are preserved. The graffiti includes messages of resistance, prayers to God, and final greetings to family, making it a place where you can feel the pain and sacrifice of that time.
address :
Oranje Hotel Oranjehotel
Van Alkemadelaan 1258, 2597 BP Den Haag, Netherlands
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Operating hours:
Closed on Mondays
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Nationaal Monument Oranjehotel