The Rijksmuseum de Gevangenpoort is an iconic building in The Hague, beautifully situated on the Hofvijver. In the 13th century, this building formed the imposing entrance gate to the Binnenhof. Several centuries later, it became a prison and courthouse for the powerful Court of Holland. Here, suspected criminals awaited trial and defaulters were imprisoned. Today, the Prison Gate Museum tells the exciting story of crime and punishment in times past.