A bronze statue of King William the First stands at the center of a wide, circular plaza, marking the spot where he landed on the beach at Scheveningen in eighteen thirteen. This return ended French occupation and signaled the birth of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The monument features the King wrapped in a royal cloak, surrounded by figures representing national unity. Surrounding the square, trees and elegant townhouses frame the scene, keeping the focus on the moment the monarchy took root.
Plein 1813
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