V&D Building

With its towering stain-glass windows, elegant curves and futuristic roof beacon, the Vroom and Dreesmann (V&D) department store stands out among the traditional stepped gables of its more stolid neighbours. This island of Jugendstil grace lies due south of the main square, on a busy shopping street.
Built early in the 20th century, the interior is no less striking: art deco-like fittings, a beautiful marble stairwell and wrought-iron banisters recall a different age. Even if not buying anything, the store is worth a look from inside and out. While there, try the cafeteria on the top floor: from seven stories high there is a fantastic, panoramic view of Haarlem.

The completely unrelated van der Pigge pharmacy is bizarrely embedded in one side of the V&D building. They were the only ones V&D could not buy out originally and the pharmacy still thrives there today. Look for the large, turbaned figurehead with its mouth wide open above its door.

Sights in the Haarlem area

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