Grote Markt in Haarlem, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Vleeshal
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Meat Market
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 3, 2026
1. Vleeshal / Meat Market Marker
Een der belangrijkste voorbeelden in Nederland van de Hollandse Renaissance - Architektuur
Gebouwd in 1602 1603 naar ontwerp van de stadsbouwmeester Lieven de Key
Thans expositieruimte in gebruik als dependance van het Frans Hals Museum
Geconsolideerd in 1989 - 1990
Deze consolidatie is mede mogelijk gemaakt door een gift van de Commissie van Europese Gemeenschappen
Meat Market
One of the most important examples of Dutch Renaissance architecture in the Netherlands. Built in 16021603 to the design of the city architect Lieven de Key. Currently an exhibition space serving as a satellite location of the Frans Hals Museum. Consolidated in 19891990. This consolidation was made possible in part by a grant from the Commission of the European Communities.
Erected by the ANWB, VVV.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is November 1, 1604.
Location. 52° 22.869′ N, 4° 38.17′ E. Marker is in Haarlem, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Grote Markt. It is at the intersection of Grote Markt and Lepelstraat
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Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Benelux Low Countries, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Vishal / "Fish Hall" (within shouting distance of this marker); Langt Vlaamse Wegen - Haarlem / Along Flemish Paths in Haarlem (within shouting distance of this marker); Hoofdwacht / Civic Guard Headquarters (within shouting distance of this marker); Dirck Volkertszoon Coornhert (within shouting distance of this marker); Stadhuis / City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); May 8 1945 / 8 Mei 1945 (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Hofje 'In den Groenen Tuin' / Hofje "In the Green Garden" (about 120 meters away); Huis Van Schagen / The Van Schagen Building (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Haarlem.
Also see . . . Vleeshal (Wikipedia). Excerpt:
Vleeshal means meat-hall, as it was the only place in Haarlem where fresh meat was allowed to be sold from 1604 to the 18th century; salted meat was instead sold in the Warmoesstraat, the street next to the building. This function is illustrated by the ox-heads on the front of the building.(Submitted on June 15, 2026.)
It was designed in the Flemish Mannerist style by Lieven de Key. It was built from 1602 to 1603. Before that, there was already a small Vleeshal on the crossing of the Spekstraat and the Warmoesstraat, but around 1600 it had become too small, and the meat had to be sold outside. The newbuilding was a prestigious project; expensive materials and a beautiful design were used. It opened on November 1, 1604. There was room for 40 different meat merchants in the building.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 3, 20262. Vleeshal / Meat Market Marker - wide viewThe marker is visible here tō the right of the entrance.
The building was in use as meat-hall until 1840. Afterwards it was used by the National Archive (Rijksarchief) and the Haarlem Public Library.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 3, 2026
3. Vleeshal / Meat Market and marker
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 3, 2026
4. Vleeshal / Meat Market and marker
Photographed by Schaefers Kunst-Chromo, Amsterdam, circa 1905
5. Vleeschhal
Credits. This page was last revised on June 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 15, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 15, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
