Delft in a Day, Delft, Netherlands

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Delft in a Day

Delft in a Day, Delft, Netherlands

Romantic Delft is a dazzling canal-ringed city in the Netherlands that can be explored in a day and here’s how…

Start your day by exploring the Oude Delft Canal and also surrounding canals that flank idyllic streets. Similar to Amsterdam’s canals but on a smaller scale, find solace wandering around the beautiful and scenic Delft canals.

Enter the Old City from Oude Delft Canal, the oldest canal and the first in Delft that dates back to 1100, when Delft was founded.

Only a few minutes walk from Markt Square, the arch and twin spires date back to the 15th century and are all that remains of the fortifications.

The new church (De Nieuwe Kerk) in Markt Square – Delft’s epicentre – is famous not just for its imposing stature, but for housing the royal crypt of the members of the House of Orange-Nassau.

Bursting with cafes, restaurants, markets, and great shops, spend several hours here taking a break to just people-watch and relax or to observe the culture.

The Gothic Protestant church Oude Kerk or Old Church is famous for its slight lean to one side and is also known as Scheve Jan (“Skewed John”). ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Delft in a Day
Guide Location: Netherlands » Delft
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Nilla Palmer
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
  • Oostpoort
  • De Nieuwe Kerk
  • Markt Square
  • Oude Kerk
  • Vermeer Centrum Delft