Delft Trip Overview
The beautiful medieval city of Delft has a charm of its own, much due to its numerous historical buildings and being ringed with canals that are crisscrossed with bridges. Come with us to discover more about the pottery that characterize this city, the former political importance of Delft and to find out where the famous Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer is buried. Join us in a walk around the town, for an experience you will never forget.
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Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Delft, Netherlands
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Delft, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
The beautiful medieval city of Delft has a charm of its own, much due to its numerous historical buildings and being ringed with canals that are crisscrossed with bridges. Come with us to discover more about the pottery that characterize this city, the former political importance of Delft and to find out where the famous Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer is buried. Join us in a walk around the town, for an experience you will never forget.
Pass By: Delft, Delft, South Holland Province
You will learn about:
Origin of the city’s name and 11th century background
Foundation of the 13th century
Medieval trade and industry center
Major city in the 17th century
Great Fire of Delft
The city’s association with the House of Orange
80 Years’ War
First de facto Capital of independent Netherlands
Important center for the arts and printing
Johannes Vermeer
The Delft Explosion
You will see:
Markt
Town Hall
De Waag Building
Beestenmarkt
Maria van Jesse Church
New Church
Vermeer Centre
Koornbeurs House
Old Canal
Old Church
Museum Lambert van Meerten
Windmill ‘de Roos’
