Grote Markt and St. Bavo Church, Haarlem

Haarlem has it all: special history, culture and a lively city centre. With impressive monuments, the best shopping street in the country and characteristic small streets with special restaurants. Enough to keep you entertained for days.

The St. Bavo Church in Haarlem is 108 m long and the width of the nave including aisles is 31 meters. The tower is 76 meters high. Its weight is 250 t, the lead lining alone weighs 85 t. The big bell weighs 5 tons. The Christian Müller organ has 68 registers and 5068 pipes. The longest pipe measures 10 meters.

The floor of the church consists of 1500 tombstones, the oldest of which date from the 15th century.

Admission is € 3 per adult. Guided tours take place on Saturdays at 2 p.m. (€ 7, -)

Great district with beautiful houses.