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Verweyhal gets a new future

Verweyhal gets a new future

The Haarlem city council has approved the sale of its share of the Verweyhal national monument to the Raiola heirs to facilitate a full restoration of the historic building. The renovation, set to begin this year, will transform the site at the Grote Markt into a space featuring a shop and a public green roof terrace.

Based on reporting by haarlem. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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