Church
The St. Bavo Church in Haarlem
118 locals recommend,
Location
22 Grote Markt
Haarlem, NH
Tips from locals
Great to visit, also good to combine with a visit to the local food market on saterday on "de grote markt"
Topped by a towering 50m-high steeple, the Gothic Grote Kerk van St Bavo contains some fine Renaissance artworks, but the star attraction is its stunning Müller organ – one of the most magnificent in the world, standing 30m high and with about 5000 pipes, dating from 1738. It was played by Handel and a 10-year-old Mozart. Free hour-long organ recitals take place at 8.15pm Tuesday, 1.15pm Saturday and occasionally 4pm Thursday and 2.30pm Sunday from May to early October. Tours (per person €5 including admission) in English and Dutch lasting 45 minutes run on Saturdays at 2pm.
Topped by a towering 50m-high steeple, the Gothic Grote Kerk van St Bavo contains some fine Renaissance artworks, but the star attraction is its stunning Müller organ – one of the most magnificent in the world, standing 30m high and with about 5000 pipes, dating from 1738. It was played by Handel an…
8 minute walk (600 m) from Stadsvilla Parkhage. Haarlems gothic cathedral which was built in the 14th century. Situated on the Grote Markt, the main square which is the city's beating heart with charming cafe's, bars and restaurants. OPENING HOURS: Monday til Saturday 10:00 - 17:00. In July and August also open on Sundays 12 - 17pm. PRICES: Adults € 2,50 GUIDED TOURS: Every Saturday there is a Guided Tour starting at 14:00. From May 15th till Oktober 1st there is an extra Guided Tour starting at 14:30. the tours take about an hour. Price: € 5,00 admission included. No reservation required.
8 minute walk (600 m) from Stadsvilla Parkhage. Haarlems gothic cathedral which was built in the 14th century. Situated on the Grote Markt, the main square which is the city's beating heart with charming cafe's, bars and restaurants. OPENING HOURS: Monday til Saturday 10:00 - 17:00. In July and Aug…
Visit the church, see the Mozart Organ and climb the tower for a magnificent view over Haarlem. From far away the Grote of St.-Bavokerk can be seen. Its wooden tower, covered with lead, reaches 78 meter into the sky. This late medieval cross-basilica is one of the largest in The Netherlands. Unique in its interior are its wonderful wooden ceiling, its famous Müller Organ, its rood-screen, its many stained windows and its 400 gravestones, including that of Frans Hals. The main eye-catcher in the Great Church is the impressive Müller organ dating from 1738, which is the most depicted instrument in the world. Soon after its completion the organ became a tourist attraction with international fame and it still is. It was played by G.F. Händel in 1740 and ’50, who travelled to Haarlem especially for this purpose, and in 1766 the ten-year-old Mozart was on the organ.
Visit the church, see the Mozart Organ and climb the tower for a magnificent view over Haarlem. From far away the Grote of St.-Bavokerk can be seen. Its wooden tower, covered with lead, reaches 78 meter into the sky. This late medieval cross-basilica is one of the largest in The Netherlands. Unique…