Haarlem - Grote Markt

In the center of Old Haarlem is the Grote Markt, on which 10 streets converge. The busy shopping streets are now closed to traffic. In the center of the square can be seen a statue of Laurens Coster, a contemporary of Gutenberg who is believed to have been the real discoverer of printing. Around the Grote Markt are the most important of Haarlem's historic buildings. It is thus a good starting point for a sightseeing tour of the town.