Buurtcentrum Octopus

Buurtcentrum Octopus is a building in The Hague Center, The Hague, South Holland. Buurtcentrum Octopus is situated nearby to the school De Voorsprong, as well as near the mosque Islamitisch Centrum.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Mauritshuis and Dutch Language Union.

Mauritshuis

Castle

Photo: Roman Boed, CC BY 2.0.

The Mauritshuis is an art museum in The Hague, Netherlands. The museum houses the Royal Cabinet of Paintings which consists of 854 objects, mostly Dutch Golden Age paintings. Mauritshuis is situated 1½ km northeast of Buurtcentrum Octopus.

Dutch Language Union

Government office

Photo: Jsterckx, CC BY-SA 4.0.

The Dutch Language Union is an international regulatory institution that governs issues regarding the Dutch language. It is best known for its spelling reforms which are promulgated by member states, grammar books, the Green Booklet and its support of Dutch language courses and studies worldwide. Dutch Language Union is situated 1½ km north of Buurtcentrum Octopus.

HMC Westeinde

Hospital

Photo: Joosteto, CC BY-SA 3.0.

HMC Westeinde is a hospital, which is situated 440 metres north of Buurtcentrum Octopus.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Transvaalkwartier and Chinatown.

Transvaalkwartier

Quarter

Photo: Familieman, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Transvaalkwartier is a quarter.

Chinatown

Locality

Photo: Meursault2004, CC BY-SA 2.5.

The Hague's Chinatown is located in the city centre, on the Wagenstraat. The entrances of the neighbourhood are marked with two Chinese gates, described as "three meters high with sculptured dragons winding around the pillars and overhead ornate panels…