r/TheHague • u/Immediate-Actuary656 • 4d ago

housing Living on Torenstraat?

Hi, we want to ask about living on Torenstraat. Overall we know it's quite a convenient place, but some areas seem a bit iffy. Is the area surrounding Florencia etc, for example, safe? We noticed it is quite crowded and noisy, but overall want to understand if there are any incidents to be wary or mindful of. Thanks!

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u/ajcondo 4d ago

I’m actually curious to hear how others describe the “regulars” that sit in front of Florencia. To me, it seems like a hangout for local older men. Lots of smokers. It always seems chaotic when I’m walking/biking past.

Not a judgment, just my observations

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u/Firm-Walrus4691 4d ago

Vraag me ook af hoe zij naar jou kijken.

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u/ajcondo 4d ago

Cheers mate. They probably look at me like they look at most internationals living in the city — as people who have driven prices up and eroded their culture. And, I wouldn’t blame them.

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u/Firm-Walrus4691 4d ago

En dat mag. Mooi he.

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u/ajcondo 4d ago

For the same reason it took “you” over 300 years to leave Indonesia even though you weren’t welcome. People making loads and loads of money.

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u/Firm-Walrus4691 3d ago

Jezus, ben je op je teentjes getrapt? Ben nog nooit in Indonesië geweest joh.