Hoofdwacht, Haarlem
| Guard House | |
|---|---|
Hoofdwacht | |
Hoofdwacht Haarlem | |
| General information | |
| Status | Rijksmonument |
| Location | Haarlem |
| Address | Grote Markt 17 |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Coordinates | 52°22′54″N 4°38′11.36″E / 52.38167°N 4.6364889°E |
| Owner | City of Haarlem |
| Designations | Rijksmonument |
| Website | |
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The Hoofdwacht (Head Watch, or "Civic guard headquarters") is a historically important rijksmonument. It was built in the 13th century and it is considered the oldest building in Haarlem, Netherlands. It has served as a printshop for Coornhert, as a temporary council meeting location across from City Hall and even as a jail. It is located on the Grote Markt across from the St. Bavochurch.