Haarlem offers lovers of lavish vacations the opportunity to choose from a wide selection of upscale hotels, one of the most popular of which is Van der Valk Hotel Haarlem. This hotel is situated a couple of minutes’ drive from the city center and is set to propose guests more than 300 stylish rooms. It includes a stylish royal suite with a private steam bath and several wonderful suites with a sauna and a hot …
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Harlem has many interesting and beautiful parks. One of the most unusual is Haarlemmer Kweektuin. This charming botanical garden can be visited completely free of charge. It is especially beautiful in the spring, when the trees bloom and rose bushes start to blossom. A pleasant surprise awaits young visitors in the garden - a beautiful pond in which live turtles. The park is quite large. In summer, it is always …
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The setting of Hotel Carillon is also a very interesting one. It offers its guests 20 simple rooms, decorated in black and white colors. All rooms are furnished with large comfortable beds and draped in beautiful natural fabrics. On the first floor of the hotel is sited a pleasant restaurant, the hall of which is decorated with exquisite dark wood furniture, massive leather armchairs, and interesting designer …
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Café Biessels is not just a regular cafe, lost in a chain of shops. It is a store of the world famous jewelry company. It is here, that the most demanding and wealthy guests of Haarlem go for jewelry. However, even during periods of sale, when discounts can reach 50%, it is unlikely to find jewelry cheaper than 100 euros. Men in this store are offered a number of jewelry, precious accessories and watches. For …
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Fans of the divine frothy drink should definitely visit Jopenkerk Brewery to experience the atmosphere of beer making. Well, and to drink a couple of beers, of course. Those with a sweet tooth will appreciate Olala Chocola Haarlem, and for souvenirs, many people go to the best shop in town. We are talking about colorful Haarlem Souvenirs where you can find very interesting vintage things (clockwork toys, tableware, …
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One more musical event is Haarlem Jazz & More, which is dedicated to jazz and related music, as you might guess from the name. It takes place on Grote Markt. The time of the festival is mid-February. The good news for those who've decided to attend the festival is that they do not have to pay to enter. Talented and famous headliners perform for them, so the festival is attended by many fans of high-quality music, …
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Climate in Netherlands and weather forecast - best seasons for visit
Depending on the time of the year, the Netherlands can offer tourists a variety of entertainment. Tourist seasons in the country last all year, so you need to choose the purpose to visit the Netherlands. If you are a great devotee of cultural entertainment and trekking through historical places of memory, you can buy a tour at any time of the year. The highest prices for vacation are from April to October. You can go on themed water tours, go for mini-cruises around Rotterdam, and visit all the sights of the country. If you are not ready to spend your time on huge tourist lines, then it's better to come during colder seasons. In addition, from November to March, you can save a lot. Gray rainy weather does not hurt enjoying the incredible architecture, admiring the monuments and visiting the legendary places.
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Atmosphere of Netherlands: politics
The Netherlands is a united kingdom. The greater part of the territory is in Europe; the country also includes the Antilles and the island of Aruba in the West Indies. Since the middle of the 20th century, the islands have switched to self-government, but they are subjects of the authority of the Dutch monarch and work together on defense issues and jointly develop a strategy for international relations. The official capital of the country is Amsterdam. Here, the monarch, coming to power, swears allegiance, holding his hand on the Constitution. However, the actual capital is still the Hague, because there is the parliament and the government itself, and virtually all foreign embassies. The national flag is three-color, consisting of red, white, and blue horizontal lines.
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