Location: Delft
Top Things to do in Delft
Top 6 Churches & Cathedrals 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.
Restaurants in Delft
1. Maria van Jessekerk
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4.5 based on 90 reviews
Reviewed By 1Michelle - Fort Lauderdale, United States
No admission fee. The Church is full of beautiful things to see! Stained glass windows, artwork and a great ambience. The Church is still an active Roman Catholic Church, built around 1875. Great organ and choir!
2. 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!
3. Nieuwe Kerk
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4.0 based on 1,313 reviews
In the middle of the Market you will find the New Church of Delft. This church dates back to 1300 and is famous for the tomb of William the Silent and Royal crypt where most members of the Dutch Royal family are buried. In the Church is a scale model of the crypt. You can also climb the Tower of the Church and once at the top you may enjoy a wonderful view of Delft and the surrounding area.
Reviewed By rajt851 - Leicester, United Kingdom
Beautiful old church with a brilliant tour inside depicting the history of the Royal Family - well worth a visit. Location was brilliant in the market plaza. We also did a horse and carriage ride from the plaza
