Kurhaus of Scheveningen, Hague
The Kurhaus of Scheveningen is a hotel located in the main seaside resort area, near the beach. It is a historical building and an icon in Scheveningen.
The Kurhaus was built between 1884 and 1885 by the German architects Johann Friedrich Henkenhaf and Friedrich Ebert. It consisted originally of a concert hall and a hotel with 120 rooms. Having suffered serious damage by fire, it was rebuilt between 1886 and 1887. The ceilings were painted by the Brussels artist Van Hoeck and his large workshop. Several kings and heads of state sojourned in the Kurhaus during its heyday.
The Rolling Stones performed at the Kurhaus on August 8, 1964, and had to flee the building due to the vast number of excited fans outside. Ike & Tina Turner performed at the Kurhaus on February 11, 1971. The show was aired on Dutch television and released on DVD in 2004 as The Legends Ike & Tina Turner Live in '71.
The Kurhaus went through a complete renovation and was reopened in 1979 in the presence of Princess Beatrix.
The Kurhaus was built between 1884 and 1885 by the German architects Johann Friedrich Henkenhaf and Friedrich Ebert. It consisted originally of a concert hall and a hotel with 120 rooms. Having suffered serious damage by fire, it was rebuilt between 1886 and 1887. The ceilings were painted by the Brussels artist Van Hoeck and his large workshop. Several kings and heads of state sojourned in the Kurhaus during its heyday.
The Rolling Stones performed at the Kurhaus on August 8, 1964, and had to flee the building due to the vast number of excited fans outside. Ike & Tina Turner performed at the Kurhaus on February 11, 1971. The show was aired on Dutch television and released on DVD in 2004 as The Legends Ike & Tina Turner Live in '71.
The Kurhaus went through a complete renovation and was reopened in 1979 in the presence of Princess Beatrix.
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Kurhaus of Scheveningen on Map
Sight Name: Kurhaus of Scheveningen
Sight Location: Hague, Netherlands (See walking tours in Hague)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Hague, Netherlands (See walking tours in Hague)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles
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Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles
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Travel Distance: 3.5 Km or 2.2 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.5 Km or 2.2 Miles
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Travel Distance: 3.9 Km or 2.4 Miles
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Scheveningen Walking Tour
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles