Delft - Prinshof Museum
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This is the former convent where William of Orange, the Father of the Netherlands, hid from a vengeful King Phillip II of Spain. (Catholics can hold a grudge)
William survived one assassinationRead more
This is the former convent where William of Orange, the Father of the Netherlands, hid from a vengeful King Phillip II of Spain. (Catholics can hold a grudge)
William survived one assassinationRead more
After a good nights sleep we were up pretty early. We had a delicious breakfast at the Hotel - another big tick as the options for breakfast were huge and it was all fantastic. As we had some time weRead more
Thankfully the sun was shining this morning so we hit the streets to see as much as we can before the rain starts again. First up this morning we visited the Oude Kerk, the Old Church, founded in 1246Read more
Today’s destination is Delft, a canal-ringed city in the western Netherlands, known as the manufacturing base for Delftware, hand-painted blue-and-white pottery. In its old town, the medieval OudeRead more
We spent the afternoon enjoying the laneways and alleyways of Delft, with their interesting buildings, lovely canals and beautiful spaces, cafes and restaurants. Delft is such a pretty town and hasRead more
Next stop for the day was Nieuwe Kerk, the new church, which is still a very old church. Formally the Church of Saint Ursula, this 14th century church is the burial place of the princes of Orange. InRead more
Stupidly early flight coupled with easyJet sending an email warning of delays meant an early morning / late night start. Squeezed in the car - a Jumbo bike box meant seats were as far forward asRead more
You might also know this place by the following names:
Delft, Делфт, Ντελφτ, דלפט, デルフト市, 代尔夫特