Location: Delft
Top Things to do in Delft
The 7 Best Historic Sites in Delft, South Holland Province
Vermeer’s birthplace and a true gem, Delft sits between The Hague and Rotterdam in the country’s southwest. The city’s name comes from the Dutch word for digging, fitting since canals are a highlight here. Others include the 13th-century Old Church, the 15th-century New Church and the Prinsenhof, once home to William of Orange and now a museum. Delft has long been a center for fine ceramics, and traditional hand painting methods can still be witnessed at Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles.
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1. Old Church
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4.0 based on 789 reviews
The Old Church of Delft dates back to 1050 ad. In this church one finds the tombs of the famous painter Johannes Vermeer, naval heroes Piet Hein and Maarten Tromp, and scientists such as Anthonie van Leeuwenhoek. The beautiful stained glass windows of this church are also worth seeing.
Reviewed By karincredible - Delft, The Netherlands
The Oude Kerk (Oude Jan) is another iconic church in the beautiful city of Delft. With its skew tower, and 9000kg church bell, learn how the church bell was repurposed to save the city. The iconic skew tower was built on a part of the gracht (canal) that was filled to specially create space for the building of the tower. Must see and visit in Delft!
2. Museum Paul Tetar van Elven
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4.0 based on 74 reviews
Museum Paul Tetar van Elven was once the home of the academic painter and art collector Paul Tetar van Elven (1823-1896). Nowadays every aspect of the interior reminds you of his presence. While walking through the living rooms, the study and the library, it is not difficult to imagine that you are visiting the house of an artist. You will encounter historical paintings, portraits and copies after Old Masters like Rembrandt and Rafael, that Paul Tetar painted himself. You can even admire The Nightwatch! The house is filled with antique furniture, Oriental porcelain and Delft pottery.
Reviewed By southendbootboy - Lancaster, United Kingdom
This charming town house museum is rather hidden away in Delft, near the flower market. We were given an individual guided tour by one of the friendly, enthusiastic staff - a very elderly but very spry lady. The ground floor is very 19th Century (lovely porcelain!), the first floor 18th Century and the second floor 17th Century - all interesting and with lots of quirky things to see. It was all very interesting and we spent a lot longer there than we thought we would, thoroughly enjoying it.
3. Gemeenlandshuis van Delfland
4. Vleeshal de Koornbeurs
5. Bagijnhofpoort
6. Rijksmonument Oost-Indisch Huis Delft
7. Audiotour Vermeer Delft
A 50 minutes audio tour guided city walk though Delft about Johannes Vermeer - the famous Dutch painter of The Girl with the Pearl. Get to know the painter and beautiful old Delft on 8 Vermeer locations (in 14 audio clips) while all 37 paintings by Vermeer will show on your screen. Log in on the audio tour and payment on your own mobile phone! Start walking whenever you like! Enjoy!
