13 Things To Do In Delft

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1. Nieuwe Church

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Church & Cathedral

Nieuwe Church is one of the most famous landmarks of Delft. Its historical importance aside, the church is a truly marvelous work of architecture. Its gothic style is pronounced, and the tower forms an integral part of the cityscape offering mesmerizing views as far as Rotterdam.

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Museum

A museum displaying the history of the Netherlands around the time of William of Orange, and also home to a brilliant collection of Dutch Golden Age paintings. The Prinsenhof is actually the place where William of Orange was murdered in 1584. It is located on Sint Agathaplein.

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Church & Cathedral

Another iconic church of Delft, the Gothic Old Church, is nearly 800 years old and a piece of architectural beauty. Apart from its pulpit and a collection of stained glass windows, it is known for its tilted tower, three massive pipe organs, and the enormous church bell weighing 9 tonnes.

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Museum

Located at the city center, Vermeer Centrum is a museum dedicated to the life and works of Johannes Vermeer, one of the best-known painters of the Dutch Golden Age. The center also has a gift shop and a restaurant where you can sit for a delicious breakfast round.

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Landmark

The former seat of the government in Delft, the Delft City Hall, is a striking structure and a significant landmark of the city. The Delft City Hall is a superb Renaissance building located just across Nieuwe Kerk. It is a beautiful Renaissance-style building with Belgian limestone-covered tower.

3.7 /5

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Historical Site

Capturing the city's rich heritage, the Eastern Gate was built in the 15th century and is the only surviving gate tower of the city. It is a beautiful Brick Gothic northern European architecture. Strolling along the outside of the gate in itself will offer you some scenic views of the canal.

7. Take a Canal Tour

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Heritage Routes

A Canal Tour is considered by many as the best possible way to explore old Delft and its historic canal systems. The tour generally covers the beautiful old town centre, Delft Blue, the city’s patriotic history, the East-Indian Trading Company, Johannes Vermeer, etc.

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Shopping Market

The Market Square in Delft is the centre of all social, cultural and commercial activity. With several important attractions adorning this tranquil street, it brims with restaurants and cafes offering scrumptious delicacies and flower shops selling the prettiest of flowers.

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Historical Site

The Windmill de Roos is a very popular tourist attraction and symbolic of the Delft region as well as the Netherlands. Visitors can climb upstairs to the facility on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays to view the entire process and discover the mill from inside.

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Museum

The Royal Delft Museum hosts perhaps the widest collection of gorgeous earthenware and also a collection of classic contemporary pieces. A visit there shall engage you fully with the history, innovation, craftsmanship and beauty of this art form and its values.

3.7 /5

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Landmark

Perhaps Delft's liveliest location, Beestenmarkt is a busy public square with a great collection of restaurants and cafes. It is a very popular meeting place in Delft. Be it a beer in the afternoon with your mates, or a warm dinner with your partner, Beestenmarkt does well for all.

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Garden & Park

The Hortus Bortanicus is a botanical garden inside the TU Delft, a renowned research centre for technical botanical research whose innovations in the field of plants and industrial usage have been inspiring for over 100 years.

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Garden & Park

The Queen Wilhelmina Park in Delft is a very popular spot in the city frequented, admired and adored by children, teens, their parents and their parents as well. The garden’s design is English, laden with meticulously laid-out architecture with lakes and lush green lawns.

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How can I commute within Delft?

It's fairly easy to get around Delft. Most part of the city, like the city centre, can be covered very conveniently on foot. Another very popular way of getting around Delft is on bicycle. It is recommended for the best experience of the culture and atmosphere of the city. For longer distances, taxis are available on booking.
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What are the top sightseeing places in Delft?

The top sightseeing places in Delft are Nieuwe Kerk, Museum Het Prinsenhof, Oude Kerk, Vermeer Centrum, Delft City Hall (Stadhuis van Delft), Beestenmarkt.

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13 Things To Do In Delft

1. Nieuwe Church

2. Prinsenhof Museum

3. Old Church

4. Vermeer Centrum

5. Delft City Hall

6. Eastern Gate

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7. Take a Canal Tour

8. Market Square

9. Windmill de Roos

10. Royal Delft

11. Beestenmarkt

12. Hortus Botanicus TU

13. Wilhelmina Park

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