NetherlandsNorth HollandHaarlemLaurens Janszoon Coster52°22’54” N 4°38’12” E May 1, 2023 in the Netherlands ⋅ ☁️ 57 °F
While in Haarlem, we visited the Grote Maarkt, St. Bravokerk, and stopped by the Ten Boem home that was used as a hiding place for Jews during WWII.
NetherlandsSouth HollandLeidenGalgewater52°9’42” N 4°28’54” E
NetherlandsSouth HollandLisseKeukenhof52°16’6” N 4°33’0” E
NetherlandsSouth HollandLisseKeukenhof52°16’6” N 4°32’54” E
May 2, 2023 in the Netherlands ⋅ ⛅ 50 °F
NetherlandsSouth HollandLisse52°15’36” N 4°33’24” E
May 2, 2023 in the Netherlands ⋅ ⛅ 54 °F
After lunch, we walked through the town of Lisse and went on a canal cruise to see a few nearby windmills. It was a beautiful sunny afternoon.
NetherlandsSouth HollandGemeente Den HaagHet SpuikwartierHofvijver52°4’54” N 4°18’48” E
NetherlandsSouth HollandGemeente Den HaagHet SpuikwartierBinnenhof52°4’48” N 4°18’54” E
May 3, 2023 in the Netherlands ⋅ ☁️ 52 °F
We visited the Mauritshuis primarily to see Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earing, but we also enjoyed seeing works by other Dutch masters. We even ran into a group of Dutch elementary school studentsRead more
NetherlandsSouth HollandGemeente Den HaagScheveningenScheveningse Pier52°7’0” N 4°16’54” E
May 3, 2023 in the Netherlands ⋅ ⛅ 55 °F
Later in the afternoon, we rode the tram to Scheveningen. It was a beautiful sunny day, and we enjoyed visiting the pier and walking along the promenade.
NetherlandsSouth HollandDelft52°0’18” N 4°21’42” E
NetherlandsSouth HollandDelft52°0’6” N 4°22’0” E
May 4, 2023 in the Netherlands
This morning, we toured the Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles or Royal Delft factory. It was interesting to learn both the history of Delft Blue pottery and the production process that has remained largelyRead more
Love Haarlem! [Kimmie]