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Visiting Haarlem, The Netherlands


Though often overshadowed (especially for tourists) by its much larger and more famous neighbor Amsterdam about ten miles east, Haarlem’s history actually goes back further. And with about 150,000 people, it’s the capital of the Noord-Holland region. The Teylers Museum, with its unique collection of art and artifacts, is the oldest museum in the Netherlands. The fantastic Frans Hals Museum has many works by the artist and other Haarlem schoolers. Grote Markt, the main town square, is a must-see.
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De Lachende Javaan

4 of 5 stars
Sarasota, Florida
Nov 14, 2009

We travel to eat. So when we decided to spend time in Haarlem and not even go into Amsterdam, we were worried about the availability of good Indonesian food, particularly rice table. We really...more

Amrath Grand Hotel Frans Hals

5 of 5 stars
Sarasota, Florida
Nov 14, 2009

Just of the square, the location of this modern hotel was perfect. Clean, spacious rooms and a very helpful front desk made this a wonderful home base for a visit to a gem of a city. We didn't eat...more

Ambassador City Centre Hotel

Nov 13, 2009

Every time I asked a question or had a request, a staff member would tell me, "Yes, of course." What a pleasure. I found the location absolutely wonderful and both easy to find and within a...more

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