Netherlands · City guides
Haarlem
Haarlem is a lovely historical city on the river Spaarne 20 km from Amsterdam. International tourism finally seems to have discovered the town's many charms, and an increasing number of visitors find their way here each year. A quick glance at the city centre makes it obvious why.
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North Holland, Netherlands · Population: 163K
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