Centrum in Den Haag, South Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Haagsche Hopje
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Hague Hopje Bonbons
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 8, 2023
1. Haagsche Hopje / Hague Hopje Bonbons Marker
Stamhuis van het
Haagsche Hopje
Hier was vanaf 1794 tot 1955
gevestigd het confiseurhuis
P. Nieuwekerk & Zn.
Erven Th. van Haaren
op verzoek van Baron H. Hop.
Oud gezant der Staten van Holland,
die hier woonde van 1794 tot 1801.
Werd voor het eerst in 1792 en daarna vanaf
1794 een.
Swarte Oostervogt
Bonbon gemaakt door de heren
confiseurs het nu zo bekende
Haagsche Hopje
Place of origin of Hague Hopje bonbons. From 1794 to 1955 this was the location of the confectionery house of P. Nieuwekerk & Son, and home of the Hague Hopje bonbons. Heir Theodorus van Haaren, at the request of Baron H. Hop, the former envoy of the States of Holland, who lived here from 1794 to 1801. First used in 1792 and from then on 1794 on. Originally Swarte Oostervogt (Black Eastern Bird) bonbon made by the gentlemen confectioners, and now well-known as the Hague Hopjes.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1794.
Location. 52° 4.975′ N, 4° 18.877′ E. Marker is in Den Haag, Zuid-Holland (South Holland). It is in Centrum. It is on Lange Voorhout, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Lange Voorhout 92, Den Haag, Zuid-Holland 2514 EJ, Netherlands. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Benelux Low Countries, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Lange Voorhout 92 (here, next to this marker); Lange Voorhout 94 (a few steps from this marker); Lange Voorhout 78
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Also see . . . Hopje (Wikipedia).
Excerpt: Hopjes (also referred to as Haagsche Hopjes, hopjes from The Hague) are a type of Dutch sweets with a slight coffee and caramel flavour that originated in the 18th century.(Submitted on February 25, 2024.)
The hopje is named after Baron Hendrik Hop who was recalled as an envoy in Brussels when the French invaded Belgium in 1792. He moved into rooms above the confectioners Van Haaren & Nieuwerkerk. He was addicted to coffee and the story goes that one night he left his coffee with sugar and cream on the heater, where it evaporated. On tasting the resulting substance, he loved it.His doctor advised him not to drink coffee so he asked the confectioner Theodorus van Haaren to make him some "lumps of coffee". After someexperimenting, Van Haaren created a sweet made of coffee, caramel, cream and butter. The enthusiastic Baron Hop was keen to let his guests try his 'Hopjes', which quickly gained popularity. Van Haaren's successor eventually even got orders from abroad.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 8, 20232. Haagsche Hopjes / Hague Hopje Bonbons Marker - wide viewThe marker is visible here to the left of the door, between the two windows.
3. Haagsche Hopjes advertising card (reproduction)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 151 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 24, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
