Haarlem lies along the Spaarne River, 7 km from the North Sea, just 15 minutes by train from Amsterdam. In the 12th century, Haarlem had become a fortified town and the residence of the counts of Holland. During the Dutch Golden Age it was an extremely wealthy city.
Nowadays, the city is filled with historical monuments and museums and world-famous art. It is home to some of the Netherlands' best museums, such as the Teylers Museum, Frans Hals Museum and Dolhuys Museum of the Mind.
Probably, Haarlem is one of the Netherlands' best culinary hotspots. Renowned for its gastronomy, it offers many quaint cafés and delicious lunch spots. There are more than 200 restaurants and 90 bars (which is, per inhabitant, more than any other Dutch city).
The Grote Kerk or St. Bavo Kerk is a Reformed Protestant church and former Catholic cathedral located on the central market square in the city of Haarlem.
Laurens Jansz Koster, is the purported inventor of a printing press from Haarlem. He is regarded by some in the Netherlands as having invented printing first.
The Vleeshal is a historical building dating from 1603. The Archeological Museum Haarlem is located in the cellar of the Vleeshal.
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Dijkers cafe
Windmill De Adriaan was burnt down in 1932 and was rebuilt in 2002. The original windmill dates from 1779.
The Grote Markt is the central market square of Haarlem, Netherlands.
One of the churches, such as Jopenkerk, has been transformed into a brewery that serves up a range of brilliant beers.
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