Cathedral of Saint Bavo is a majestic religious building located in the city of Haarlem. Built between 1895 to 1930, this church served as a replacement for the Catholic church Sint- Bavokerk. The old sacristy lying within the Cathedral now functions as a museum that contains Haarlem's historical artifacts. The architectural design depicts a neo- romanesque style, highly inspired by the jugendstil and Byzantine architecture.
De Kat is amongst the rare windmills in the world that produce paint. The history of De Kat can be traced back to 1646, when it was constructed. Initially this mill was used as an oil mill and was damaged in a fire which broke in 1728 to be built again and was used until 1904. In 1960. this windmill was relocated over an old storehouse due to the towns development plans and started working again producing paints by grinding chalks and other raw materials.
The history of Het Jonge Schaap can be traced back to 1680, when it was built. This windmill was used for sawing of the wood and was destroyed in 1942. The present mill is the reproduction of the old saw mill and was constructed in 2007 with the help of the detailed paintings from Anton Sipman. Het Jonge Schaap welcomes visitors to see the process of sawing of wood.
Set up in 1616 by Catherina Jansdr, this hofje is an adorable and lovingly maintained area with houses for pensioners. The typical design of a hofje can be seen here as well, with a picturesque garden in the centre area, where the view of blossoming flowers can be enjoyed from one of their brightly-painted wooden tables. The garden is also used for taking a peaceful stroll in the mornings, by the residents.
De Schoolmeester literally means the Schoolmaster. This wind mill was used for paper making and is known to function till date. The history of this mill can be traced back to 1605 when it was built. This mill is surrounded by its drying area and boasts of the wind shaft made from cast iron. The wind mill is open for public visits from Monday to Friday between 10a and 4p.