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In 1651, Johan de Witt had this large room built specially for the meetings of the States of Holland. The Senate has gathered in this chamber since 1849.
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Chamber of the Eerste Kamer
When entering the chamber of the Eerste Kamer (Dutch Senate), the ceiling immediately catches the eye: the Goddess of Peace, holding a pigeon, the God of War, Mars, in armour and many nations all looking down on the States of Holland with interest.