Haarlem

Haarlem is located west of the Netherlands, about 20 km from the city of Amsterdam. By train only takes about 20 minutes and it is a highly recommended visit. It is a small town, well worth knowing. Its buildings are typical of the country, low brick houses surrounded by many canals. From the station to the cathedral, all worth it. It's more of a bedroom community, because of its proximity to Amsterdam, so weekdays are usually very quiet and perfect. Not being too big, you can walk from one side to the other in a day. If weather is nice, it's nice to walk through the little parks that are adjacent to the channels with small boats.