HaarlemJust a short, 15-minute train trip from Amsterdam lies Haarlem,
a quaint city that has the distinction of boasting more museums per
capita than any other city in the Netherlands. With its cozy,
small-town feel and cheaper accommodation rates, many tourists are
choosing to make Haarlem their base during their Netherlands
vacation. It's not hard to understand why Haarlem is such an
attractive choice: with its great mix of youthful energy and
historic sights, its wide array of cafes, restaurants and bars,
several fantastic live music venues and a bustling market, Haarlem
truly caters for travellers from all walks of life. Must-see sights
in Haarlem include the Grote Markt (Market Square), where 10
streets converge around the town's 700-year-old centre and - on
Mondays and Saturdays - fantastic shopping opportunities abound;
and the Saint Bavo Church, which contains a 1738 organ that was
once played by GF Handel, composer of
. Haarlem is said to boast one of the highest
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