On May 5, one of the city's main musical events takes place - a festival with an interesting name of Bevrijdingspop. The festival is timed to celebrate Liberation Day in the Netherlands, and in Harlem, this event acquires a musical sound. You can listen to music of radically different genres - rock, rap, classic or even techno rave. At the festival, you can also enjoy a special program for the youngest citizens. In …
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Among the budget hotels in Haarlem, there are also a lot of establishments that are distinguished by a romantic atmosphere. At the peak of popularity for many years now is the mini-hotel Bed and Breakfast L Anders. The hotel is located in the very center of the historic district, on the Grote Markt square. It has only 4 rooms to offer and each of them is unique; they have very beautiful parquet floors and designer …
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Harlem is also ready to please fans of active pastime. Here there is every opportunity to entertain yourself with water activities. For example, cruises can be offered by Haarlem Canal Tours, Smidtje Canal Cruises, Club Spaarne, and De Waterkoets. Trying this type of recreation is definitely worth it - besides the fact that it brings only pleasant impressions, this is a great opportunity to take a break from …
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Among the most unusual shops of Haarlem we must allocate The Sting. At first glance, it resembles an ordinary clothing store. But enter it and look around and you'll be amazed by a variety of colorful and original things. This store will appeal to modern trendies. They sell really bright and original things ar affordable prices. For example, you can buy a colorful T-shirt for 20 euros. Café Biessels is not just a …
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Haarlem’s true historic landmark is a 17th-century building that houses the Teylers Apartment anno 1608. The apartments are designed for four guests and are distinguished by their exceptional design, which is a harmonious combination of elements of ancient decoration and modern fashionable decorations. Dazzling wooden floors and fragments of old stone walls, beamed ceilings and an abundance of beautiful light …
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Sports entertainment is very common in Harlem, and will certainly interest tourists with teenage children. In the warm season, holidaymakers always have the opportunity to engage in kayaking or organize an interesting boat trip, and one more common entertainment, cycling. It is difficult to attract children to visit classical historical sites, but they will enjoy the fascinating excursion on bicycles. You can rent …
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Moving around in Netherlands - transportation
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The infrastructure of public transport in the country is developed at the top level. Buses, trams and trolleybuses are very popular among tourists. Trains or ferries are often used as intercity transport. Transport in the city always runs on time. The biggest problem may be the choice of the option to pay for trip. Tickets can be bought from drivers or conductors, but it’s better to do that in advance, so you can save. Tickets are sold at any newsstand. The whole territory of the country is divided into several zones. Each ticket allows to take transport within the paid zone without any limit. Tourists rarely use subway, since underground branches often bypass the most visited public and cultural centers of cities. In general, there should not be any problems with transport in the Netherlands.
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Economy roadmap of Netherlands
The Netherlands has a very favorable starting economic position, thanks to its location in the center of Western Europe. At the moment, the level of development is high. According to the European Union, the country ranks 6th among all members. The economy is oriented mainly on foreign countries. The policy of peace is applied most of the world, creating new ones and developing established economic relations. According to the world rating of economic freedom, the Netherlands occupies the 13th position among more than 150 countries. The country's GDP before the crisis in 2002 was very high - more than 4 percent. However, at the moment, the indicators are lower, while inflation is 2.4 percent per year. The security level is quite high. The unemployment in the kingdom is the lowest in the entire European Union.
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