Malieveld (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈmaːlivɛlt] , lit.'pall-mall field') is a large grass field in the city center of The Hague, Netherlands, located opposite the central train station. The field is widely known in the Netherlands for being the location of many large-scale demonstrations. It is also used for festivals, funfairs, concerts and other big events.[2]

Malieveld
Circus Herman Renz on Malieveld in October 2014
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TypeUrban open space
LocationHaagse Hout, The Hague, Netherlands
Coordinates52°05′08″N 4°19′11″E / 52.0855°N 4.3198°E / 52.0855; 4.3198
Area13.9 hectares (34 acres)[1]
Managed byStaatsbosbeheer
NameMalieveld and surroundings
Designated27 November 1972
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  1. ^ "Den Haag - Malieveld". Waarneming.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved 17 June 2019.
  2. ^ "Malieveld". DenHaag.com. Retrieved 17 June 2019.