@dutchpast: Before the canals and cozy cafés, Haarlem was a war zone. In 1572, the city faced the might of the Spanish Empire. Surrounded. Starving. But unbroken. For seven brutal months, Haarlem resisted — with swords, fire, and fearless citizens. Among them: Kenau Simonsdochter Hasselaer, the woman who became legend. This wasn’t just a siege. It was a symbol. Of rebellion. Of Dutch pride. Of the fight for freedom. 👉 Follow @dutchpast for stories carved in stone, not in textbooks. #Haarlem #kenau #DutchHeritage #DutchPast #HistoryTime #historytime