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Attraction · Haarlem · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Grote of St. Bavokerk in Haarlem

Grote of St. Bavokerk is an attraction in Haarlem, North Holland. This place has an audio tour of about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch. 25 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km. Within 110 m you'll find a public toilet and a bench.

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The story

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Audio tour · Grote of St. Bavokerk

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You're standing on the Grote Markt in Haarlem, in front of the Grote Kerk, also known as St Bavo's Church. Look up at that slender tower in the middle of the roof, right where the nave and transept cross. It's made of wood and covered in lead. Originally a stone tower was meant to stand here, and one was actually built. But the pillars couldn't carry the weight, so it had to be taken down again. Around 1520 this lighter version replaced it.

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Opening hours and admission

Opening hours
Mon-Sat 10:00-17:00
Wheelchair
Accessible

Source: OpenStreetMap and Wikidata.

Photos

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Facilities near Grote of St. Bavokerk

The nearest pitstop of each kind within 1 km, as the crow flies.

Well-known points of interest nearby

50 well-known points of interest nearby, those with an audio tour first. 25 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km.

Keukenhof
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Keukenhof · 13.8 km

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Corrie ten Boom Museum
MuseumAudio story · 2 min

Corrie ten Boom Museum · 180 m

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Teylers Museum
MuseumAudio story · 2 min

Teylers Museum · 220 m

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Photo: Tasja · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
Frans Hals Museum
MuseumAudio story · 2 min

Frans Hals Museum · 550 m

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Photo: Mcke · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
Kasteel Keukenhof
CastleAudio story · 2 min

Kasteel Keukenhof · 14.2 km

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All 40 points of interest in Haarlem →

Also within walking distance

The 10 nearest points of interest with a story, within 2 km.

  1. 1Archeologisch Museum HaarlemMuseum · 70 m away
  2. 2Frans Hals Museum HalMuseum · 90 m away
  3. 3HoofdwachtAttraction · 90 m away
  4. 4Stadhuis HaarlemAttraction · 180 m away
  5. 5De WaagAttraction · 190 m away
  6. 6Waalse KerkAttraction · 210 m away
  7. 7JanskerkAttraction · 240 m away
  8. 8Hofje van OorschotAttraction · 280 m away
  9. 9BakenesserkerkAttraction · 310 m away
  10. 10Huis BarnaartAttraction · 390 m away
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Frequently asked questions

When is Grote of St. Bavokerk open?

Mon-Sat 10:00-17:00 (according to OpenStreetMap). Check the official website for public holidays.

Is Grote of St. Bavokerk wheelchair accessible?

Yes, according to OpenStreetMap it is wheelchair accessible.

Is there a toilet or drinking water nearby?

Yes: a public toilet at 40 m.

How does the audio tour work?

When you stand at Grote of St. Bavokerk, the Outdoor Pitstop app tells the story of the place in about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch.

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