Zurichtoren (Zurich Tower), Hague
The Zurich Tower, located on Muzenstraat in The Hague near the Central Station, stands as a notable feature in the city's skyline. This office tower, completed in 1999, was designed by the Argentinian-American architect César Pelli, specifically for Zurich Financial Services.
Architecturally, the Zurich Tower is a 19-story office building with a hexagonal plan, reminiscent of the tower of the Grote Kerk Hague. One of the tower's distinctive characteristics is its slightly rounded top, which makes it easily recognizable in The Hague's skyline. Its green steel roof is particularly eye-catching to those passing by. Locally, the tower is affectionately known as "The Juicer," a nickname that stems from its bulging brick walls, adding a unique character to the building.
The design inspiration for the Zurich Tower came from the Amsterdam School of Design, as indicated by its architect, César Pelli. This influence is evident in the building's overall aesthetic and structural design, contributing to its standing as a prominent architectural landmark in The Hague.
Architecturally, the Zurich Tower is a 19-story office building with a hexagonal plan, reminiscent of the tower of the Grote Kerk Hague. One of the tower's distinctive characteristics is its slightly rounded top, which makes it easily recognizable in The Hague's skyline. Its green steel roof is particularly eye-catching to those passing by. Locally, the tower is affectionately known as "The Juicer," a nickname that stems from its bulging brick walls, adding a unique character to the building.
The design inspiration for the Zurich Tower came from the Amsterdam School of Design, as indicated by its architect, César Pelli. This influence is evident in the building's overall aesthetic and structural design, contributing to its standing as a prominent architectural landmark in The Hague.
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Sight Name: Zurichtoren (Zurich Tower)
Sight Location: Hague, Netherlands (See walking tours in Hague)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Hague, Netherlands (See walking tours in Hague)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Walking Tours in Hague, Netherlands
Create Your Own Walk in Hague
Creating your own self-guided walk in Hague is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Scheveningen Walking Tour
Originally an independent fishing village, today Scheveningen is one of The Hague's eight districts. With its long beaches loved by both the young and old in all seasons, Scheveningen gets particularly crowded in summer.
Modern as it is, this seaside resort, the most popular in Holland, boasts a great deal of history – stretching all the way back to 1280 – with the locals still... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles
Modern as it is, this seaside resort, the most popular in Holland, boasts a great deal of history – stretching all the way back to 1280 – with the locals still... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles
The Hague Introduction Walking Tour
While the official capital of the Netherlands is Amsterdam, The Hague is the country's de facto capital and administrative center.
Little is known about the origin of The Hague as such. What is certain is that it was founded by one of the last counts of the House of Holland, Floris IV, who already owned two residences in the area, but had his eye set on a waterfront property near the pond... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.5 Km or 2.2 Miles
Little is known about the origin of The Hague as such. What is certain is that it was founded by one of the last counts of the House of Holland, Floris IV, who already owned two residences in the area, but had his eye set on a waterfront property near the pond... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.5 Km or 2.2 Miles
Hague's Classic Architectural Jewels
As the third largest metropolis in the Netherlands, The Hague has plenty to offer architecturally discerning travelers. The city is a living proof of a harmonious coexistence between a modern, easy on the eye skyline and a steeped in history downtown. Owing to its fascinating (political) past, The Hague has a plethora of historic buildings associated with worship, governance, royalty and... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles