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- May 4, 2023, 10:14 AM
- Altitude: Sea level
- Netherlands South Holland Delft 52.001667, 4.36666752°0’6” N 4°22’0” E
Day 5
Royal Delft
May 4, 2023 in the Netherlands
This morning, we toured the Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles or Royal Delft factory. It was interesting to learn both the history of Delft Blue pottery and the production process that has remained largely unchanged since its founding in 1653.Read more
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Traveler Exploring Europe 2023
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- Apr 19, 2023, 3:30 PM
- ☀️ 16 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- Netherlands South Holland Delft 52.011429, 4.3614152°0’41” N 4°21’41” E
Day 26
Maria van Jessekerk, Delft
April 19, 2023 in the Netherlands ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
We managed to visit one more church before calling it a day (of course we did). The Maria van Jessekerk is the inner city church of the Ursula parish and has the longest history. Where the priestly choir is now, there was already a Roman Catholic church in 1733. The church was designed by Everard Margry, pupil of the well-known architect Pierre Cuypers and Margry has paid a lot of attention to details. For example, the left tower resembles that of the New Church, while the design for the right tower is derived from that of the Oude Kerk.

Inside this church is very different to the old and the new church we visited earlier today. The walls are covered with beautiful coloured murals, the stained glass windows sparkle from all sides, the ancient pulpit and altarpiece, icons and the Maarschalkerweerd organ are so detailed and interesting. It is a rich tapestry of light and colour and we were so glad we popped in to check it out.

We have spent a wonderful day exploring Delft and its beautiful laneways and canals but we’re happy to call it a day as the wind picked up and the weather turned colder.Read more
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- Apr 19, 2023, 2:00 PM
- ☀️ 15 °C
- Altitude: 4 m
- Netherlands South Holland Delft 52.011452, 4.36256252°0’41” N 4°21’45” E
Day 26
Beestenmarkt, Delft
April 19, 2023 in the Netherlands ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
The church itself is situated in the main square in Delft, Markt. At the opposite end of the church is the stunning City Hall. This building is breathtaking, as everywhere you looked there was something more to see and admire, another angle to photograph, another feature to be impressed by. With the church at one end and City Hall at the other, it is easy to see why this is the main square. There was so much to look at.

Brad needed a breather after his strenuous climb so we made our way to the nearby Beestenmarkt, a beautiful square filled with bars and restaurants, and the perfect place to stop and enjoy our surroundings. It was so enjoyable being sat in the sunshine enjoying an antipasto platter with a local wine for me and beer for Brad. This is one of the things we love about travelling - the down time to sit back and people watch and just enjoy our surroundings. It has been a bit hard to do that too much so far on this trip due to the cold weather but hopefully as it gets warmer we will have more and more of these days.Read more
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Diane and Darryl Amsterdam and Italy
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- Apr 2, 2023
- ☀️ 50 °F
- Altitude: Sea level
- Netherlands South Holland Delft 52.001442, 4.36661752°0’5” N 4°21’60” E
Day 3
A Day in Delft
April 2, 2023 in the Netherlands ⋅ ☀️ 50 °F
Sunshine today! This was a good day to get out of town to visit Delft, about an hour south of Amsterdam by train. We started with a self-guided tour of the Royal Delft factory, one of the last remaining in Delft and nearly 400 years old.

“Delft Blue” is decorated with cobalt oxide, which paints on as black but oxidizes to blue upon firing. Becoming a master painter at Royal Delft involves an eight year training process.

The town of Delft, a university town, is quaint and lively. Of course there are canals, and plenty of outdoor dining spaces (sporting much-appreciated blankets draped over the chairs!).

We even got to see our first Dutch windmill. Although it was closed on Sunday, it is a working grain/flour mill that dates back to the late 1600s (although it has been rebuilt over the years).Read more
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Traveler Amsterdam -Venedig per bike
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- Jun 1, 2019, 6:04 PM
- ☀️ 24 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- Netherlands South Holland Delft 52.01159, 4.3624552°0’42” N 4°21’45” E
Day 2
Geile sonnige 1. Tour
June 1, 2019 in the Netherlands ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Ein toller 1. Tag eine wunderschöne Tour. 87 km von Amsterdam nach Delft. Tolles Hotel und jetzt in Delft, einem wirklich schönen Ort , jetzt nach dem 1. Bier, Pasta und vino. Besser geht's nicht. Läuft würde ich sagen.Read more
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Traveler Super! Drück dir die Daumen, dass es so weiter geht. 👍🏻
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Traveler Tour du Mont Blanc 2016
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- Aug 11, 2016, 4:40 PM
- 🌧 15 °C
- Altitude: 254 m
- Netherlands South Holland Delft Stedelijk Museum Prinsenhof 52.01266, 4.3546852°0’46” N 4°21’17” E
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Day 4
Delft
August 11, 2016 in the Netherlands ⋅ 🌧 15 °C
Leiden - Delft 24 km
Typical Dutch scenery. Note all the orderly rectangles in this man-made polder landscape (mostly peatland reclamations). Let shining lakes and green pastures, old windmills and farmhouses pass you by whilst pedalling on to the famous city of Delft. The melancholy charm of historical Delft is breathtaking. Most will associate Delft with its blue and white hand-painted pottery: Delftware. Johannes Vermeer (1632-1675) lived in Delft all his lifeRead more
Traveler See the gloves. Been raining the whole day. Sue's jacket is not waterproof
8/11/16Reply
Marcia Vermaas Very cool mom
8/12/16Reply
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Kristin L.Auslandssemester 2017
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- Mar 4, 2017
- ☁️ 11 °C
- Altitude: 1 m
- Netherlands South Holland Delft Stedelijk Museum Prinsenhof 52.011447, 4.3541552°0’41” N 4°21’15” E
Day 33
Delfter Blauw
March 4, 2017 in the Netherlands ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
Der Name der Stadt Delft kommt von dem niederländischen Wort "delven", was soviel wie "einen Kanal graben" bedeutet. Delft ist eine wunderschöne historische Stadt, die für ihr Delfter Blauw (das blau bemalte Porzellan) bekannt ist. Außerdem zu bestaunen sind die Alte Kirche und die Neue Kirche und der Prinsenhof, in dem Wilhelm von Oranien gelebt hat (heute ist es ein Museum).
Nach einem schnellen Mittagessen haben wir die Sehenswürdigkeiten dieser zauberhaften Stadt angeschaut und sind dann zu dem Royal Delft Museum gelaufen, wo wir gesehen haben, wie das berühmte Porzellan handbemalt wird und auch wie beispielsweise Vasen gegossen und gebrannt werden. Die Geschichte und die verschiedenen Varianten haben wir auch kennenlernen dürfen. Nach all den Infos und dem Stadt erkunden ging es zu einem gemeinsamen Abendessen und anschließenden Drinks in einer Kneipe.
Dann war der Tag auch schon zu Ende und es ging mit dem Bus zurück nach Utrecht, wo uns Regen, Regen, Regen erwartet hat..
Pitschnass zu Hause angekommen hat dann noch eine Überraschung auf mich gewartet - ein Care-Paket aus der Heimat!!! Das hat die Laune nach der nassen Heimfahrt gleich wieder hochgeschossen und es war ein perfekter Abschluss für diesen fantastischen Tagesausflug!
Auf dass noch weitere schöne Ausflüge folgen und ich so viel wie möglich von diesem wunderschönen Land sehen kann.Read more
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- Jun 1, 2024, 1:11 PM
- ☁️ 15 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- Netherlands South Holland Delft Stedelijk Museum Prinsenhof 52.012037, 4.3556652°0’43” N 4°21’20” E
Day 5–9
Delft - ould kerk. (Old Church)
June 1 in the Netherlands ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Old and new are relative terms. Both churches date back to the 1300s.
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- Jun 1, 2024, 1:41 PM
- ☁️ 15 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- Netherlands South Holland Delft Nieuwe Kerk 52.012278, 4.36028552°0’44” N 4°21’37” E
Day 5
Delft - niewe kerk (New Church)
June 1 in the Netherlands ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Again, 1300s.

William of Orange is buried in this church
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Interrail FR-BE-NL-DE
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- Aug 3, 2023, 12:39 PM
- 🌧 17 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- Netherlands South Holland Delft 52.0104, 4.36049752°0’37” N 4°21’38” E
Day 11
Il pranzo!
August 3, 2023 in the Netherlands ⋅ 🌧 17 °C
Nello stesso negozio ci siamo fatti fare questi panini, due Tok Tok e due Delfts Goud. Veramente buoni!
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