Introducing Haarlem
Everybody loves Haarlem, and it’s not hard to see why. This achingly pretty city of cobble-stone streets, historic buildings, grand churches, even grander museums, cosy bars, top-class restaurants, and antique shops is a sure-fire heart-warmer. It’s more than easy to visit as a day trip from Amsterdam, but as a place with so much on offer in such a compact area, you may find yourself turning the tables on the capital and using Haarlem as a base to explore the surrounds.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Alkmaar, Enkhuizen & especially Hoorn: Ordinary or Extraordinary?
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I do not consider Haarlem, Den Bosch and Maastricht "ordinary", so apparently you and I have different views on what makes a place "special"…
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RE: Nicest town in Holand after Amsterdam?
by Cecilia 28 May 2012
Oh - and no, Eindhoven is another rather ugly city which is hard on the first-time short-term visitor. Go to nearby Den Bosch (also known…
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Alkmaar, Enkhuizen & especially Hoorn: Ordinary or Extraordinary?
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Hi, Summer is here already! Wow. Anyway, I know the Netherlands pretty well: Amsterdam, Delft, Den Bosch, Den Hague, Gouda, Haarlem,…
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