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Culture of Haarlem. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces

In Harlem, there is a religious landmark known far beyond the country's borders - the Cathedral of Saint Bavo. The building distinguished by its unique architectural style was quite a complicated and ambitious project of its time. The main decoration of the cathedral is a beautiful wooden arch supported by 28 powerful columns. When exploring its interior, visitors will be impressed by the luxurious decoration, every element of the church is thought out to the smallest detail. Rare cedar wood was used in the construction of the main nave's ceiling. Walls of the church are still adorned with ancient frescoes and handmade decor items.
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No less famous attraction is Frans Hals Museum, which displays a collection of paintings by famous Dutch painters. Works presented here include several priceless masterpieces of Frans Hals himself. The paintings depict famous architectural monuments of the city. A kind of city attraction is the railway station building. Throughout its centuries-old history, it was completely rebuilt several times and drastically changed its appearance. Today, visitors to the city can admire the beautiful art nouveau building.
The center of Harlem's historic district is old Grote Markt. The largest market in town was located here several centuries ago. In the same place is the Town Hall, one of the oldest buildings in the city. The beautiful architectural landmark served as a source of inspiration for many local artists. St. Ann's Catholic Church and Villa Welgelegen stand out among other architectural sights. The latter was built in the middle of the 19th century. The interior of its rooms has been preserved to this day in its pristine form. The beautiful mansion contains a collection of antique furniture, paintings, and other objects of art, which are the most valuable exhibits. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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An important tourist attraction is theSt. Elisabeth Gasthuis. Today the hospital's building houses a historical museum. An interesting exhibition on the history of the Second World War is presented by the Anne Frank House. The Museum of Industrial Art acquaints visitors with the latest achievements of science. Connoisseurs of fine art will enjoy the Teylers Museum opened back in 1784. Its walls keep the most valuable Flemish art collection, which attracts enthusiastic people from all over the world.
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Map of all palaces
Public palaces near Haarlem
♥   Palace 'Royal Palace of Amsterdam' , 16.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Palace 'Huis ten Bosch Palace' , 36.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Palace 'Lange Voorhout Palace' , 38.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Palace 'Kneuterdijk Palace' , 39.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Palace 'Peace Palace' , 39.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Palace 'Noordeinde Palace' , 39.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Palace 'Kasteel Drakestein' , 44.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all art museums
Art galleries in Haarlem and around
♥   Art museum 'Frans Hals Museum' Haarlem, 1.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Art museum 'Stedelijk Museum' Amsterdam, 15.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Art museum 'Van Gogh Museum' Amsterdam, 15.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Art museum 'Cobra Museum' Amstelveen, 15.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Art museum 'Rijksmuseum Amsterdam' Amsterdam, 16 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all churches
Cathedrals and basilicas near Haarlem
♥   Kathedrale Basiliek van Sint-Bavo, Haarlem, 2.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basiliek van de H. Nicolaas, Ijsselstein, 17.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basiliek van de H. Johannes de Doper, Laren, 41.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Kathedrale Sint Maarten, Utrecht, 44.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Sint Catharinakathedraal, Utrecht, 44.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Kathedrale Kerk van de HH Laurentius en Elisabeth, Rotterdam, 52 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basiliek van de H. Liduina en Onze Lieve Vrouw van de Rozenkrans, Schiedam, 52.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo

Unique spots in Haarlem and near

Keukenhof Flower Park

From the series “Top 16 Most Unusual and Original Parks and Gardens”
Check on the map:   Distance from Haarlem center - 12.9 km.
Currently, the park area occupies ​​32 hectares. Each year, about 7 million flowers are planted on its territory. In addition, the park features more than 90 species of trees, as well as artificial lakes, ponds, canals, and streams. Keukenhof is made for walking, so the length of all its footpaths is around 15 km. Romantic natures will be able to travel around the lakes and canals by boat. Fans of art will love the park too, as it has a rich collection of sculptures of different eras. The youngest guests are sure to enjoy an entertainment complex, as well as a farm with animals. … Read further

Lisse Tulip Fields

From the series “Top 13 Most Colorful and Picturesque Places on the Planet”
Check on the map:   Distance from Haarlem center - 14.1 km.
In total, more than three billion flowers are planted annually on plantations. Almost all flowers grown on plantations are exported to the other countries. Tourists traveling to Lisse can visit the beautiful plantations as part of a bus excursion. The followers of the more original entertainments, prefer to enjoy the colorful landscape during the helicopter excursion. From the height you can appreciate the size of the plantations and their harmonious shape. … Read further

Electric Ladyland Fluorescent Museum

From the series “15 Unofficial Man-Made Wonders of the World”
Check on the map:   Distance from Haarlem center - 15.5 km.
In recent years, the museum's collection replenished with a variety of unusual sculptures. The layout of the Earth and a huge statue of Shiva are among the most impressive ones. Visit to the amazing museum in Amsterdam promises to be not only memorable, but also very informative event. Guests will learn about using fluorescence in contemporary art, industry and even marketing. They will understand how the thinnest ray of light is able to turn even an ordinary gray stone into a priceless piece of art. … Read further
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Excursions over cultural sights of neighbours of Haarlem

Amsterdam
While speaking about cultural attractions of Amsterdam, it is surely worth noting numerous medieval architectural monuments. Munttoren medieval tower is, definitely, one of the most notable sights of this place. The building of the tower was completed in the end of the 15th century. The tower was reconstructed in the 17th century and so today guests can visit this magnificent ... Open »
Alkmaar
During boat trips along city canals, travelers can see the old Piet Mill built in 1769, as well as visit a fish market, which has also become an important attraction of Alkmaar. Among other notable places, attention should be paid the city park where you can see the main symbol of the city - "Alkmaria" monument. If you still have free time, you can also explore the Beatles ... Open »
Almere-Stad
Almere is a young and beautiful city, which was founded on the lands literally reclaimed from the sea. A hundred years ago, the shallow Zuiderzee Bay that covered its area was drained due to a serious threat of floods. The construction of the first buildings of the modern city began in 1976, eight years later Almere has been transformed into an independent municipality, and ... Open »
Utrecht
There are lots of interesting museums and cultural centers in Utrecht, a visit there will diversify the program of vacations. An interesting collection of exhibits is represented in the Museum Het Catharijneconvent dedicated to Christian culture. It is situated in the beautiful monastery of the 15th century. There are priceless articles of gold, silver statues of saints, ... Open »
Rotterdam
Rotterdam can offer its guests widest choice of interesting excursions and entertainments. Many attractions are located in the port area. From an architectural point of view the so called Oude Haven houses are very interesting sights, which are great examples of Art Nouveau style. These fancy houses were built relatively not long ago - in 1984 - but already became an important ... Open »
Amersfoort
The brightest tourist attraction of Amersfoort is the beautiful Toren Tower. Once the 94-meter-high Woman's Tower was part of a large-scale construction - the Lange Jan cathedral. Unfortunately, only one tower survived from the beautiful church, which doesn't prevent it from looking very impressive. The tower is located on the Lieve Vrouwe Kerkhof square - the main and most ... Open »
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