Delft: Celebrate The Artwork
Delft is a progressive town with many intriguing artworks that is working hard to restore its antiqued appearance. Delft's downtown is one of the most beautiful places in the Netherlands, aside from Amsterdam, with its extremely charming water canals, numerous museums, and fabulous artworks. Delft is known for its blue and white Delftware crockery and for being the birthplace of famous Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer.
Delftware, the famous blue-and-white hand-painted pottery, is made there, so you've probably heard of it. When you arrive in Delft, make time to visit Museum Prinsenhof Delft, one of the city's most beautiful palaces. During the Middle Ages, it was a monastery. Before being murdered, it was used as a residence for William the Silent, a Protestant revolt hero. It is now one of Delft's most popular tourist attractions. You should also pay a visit to Nieuwe Church, a Protestant church that houses William the Silent's mausoleum. The church is located on Delft Market Square, where you can also see City Hall and other popular attractions.
- Location: West Netherlands
- Places To Visit In Delft: The Old Canal (Oude Delft), The Lambert Van Meerten Museum, The Vermeer Delft Museum, Delft City Hall, The Prince’s Court and Prinsenhof Museum and more.
- Things To Do In Delft: Climb the bell tower in the New Church for incredible views of miles away, Learn the insights of the Delft Pottery at Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles.
