Never mind the cold and the rainy day. My sister took us for a day trip to Haarlem, at my request. I have only been to Haarlem once, but I remember the lovely city with its buildings dating from the 16th Century, the great shopping and the many, many cafes and restaurants.
The center is dominated by a beautiful church on the square.
It is the second largest town and the capital of the province of Noord Holland.
Here are some photos.
Grote Markt
Grote Markt
the Grote Kerk is nearly 80 meters high
A traditional pharmacy
Gorgeous houses, not unlike the Mews in England. These are called Hofjes, with a park in the middle, surrounded by houses.
Lots of lovely shopping in small lane ways and quaint streets.
Haarlem didn’t disappoint. It was as beautiful as I remember! It is only about half an hour away from Amsterdam. When visiting The Netherlands, go and see. You will love it.
Til Next Time,
Stunning! I want to go there x
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it is so beautiful and very different to Australia, Jen. The history is just amazing. xo