Prison Gate Museum (Gevangenpoort)

The Prison Gate Museum, or Gevangenpoort, stands as a somber testament to the judicial history of The Hague, serving as the former prison of the Court of Holland for four centuries starting in 1428. Within its walls, both criminals and innocents were confined, and today, visitors can explore the medieval cells and interrogation chambers, each echoing the harsh realities of the past. The museum displays instruments of torture and other chilling remnants, offering a stark glimpse into the lives of those who were held here.