Delft is an old Dutch garrison town located between Rotterdam and The Hague. Sometimes Delft is called the most beautiful city in Holland. And this is not just that, because the facades of most of the local buildings are built in the style of severe Gothic, as well as the graceful style of the Renaissance. The city seems to be proud of its centuries-old beauty, while not especially sticking out it, but not hiding it from the eyes of people.
After visiting Delft, you will immediately understand why the famous Dutch artist Vermeer loved this city so much. It is known that he spent most of his life walking the streets of Delft. The calm and free atmosphere of the city, its soft enchanting beauty fascinated the artist. That is why Vermeer created so many canvases with views of Delft, as well as the home interiors of its inhabitants. Delft is still and calm today. Flower beds frame graceful canals with old lime trees bent over their surface.
Delft is also a university city with centuries-old traditions, because in 1842 King William II founded a technical university, which is now known all over the world. Thanks to the university, the population of the city is getting younger and the atmosphere in the city becomes more relaxed and pleasant. The only thing that darkens the picture a little is that at the technical university, most of the students are boys, so there is an acute shortage of girls.
Delft pottery is world famous and is sold in all tourist shops in Holland. The elegant blue and white painting is done by hand, and the ceramics themselves are made according to an old recipe.
You can find the main attractions of the city in its center. This is the central blue market square where the Town Hall and New Church are located. An incredibly beautiful view of the city opens from the tower of the New Church. The remains of all members of the royal family, starting with William of Orange, are buried in the New Church. In addition, in Delft there is also the Old Church, the royal court of Prinzenhof, famous for its grace, as well as the Royal Armory Museum - one of the most complete collections of medieval weapons in Europe.
Much of Dutch history can be found on Delft's tombstones. Here you can see the graves of all members of the royal family, the Dutch admiral Pete Hein, as well as the outstanding navigator Martin Tromp, painter Jan Vermeer and even inventor and scientist Anthony van Leeuwenhoek.
Be sure to wander the streets of Delft, feel the whole atmosphere of this wonderful city. Every street here is worthy of being captured by an artist's brush. Seize the moment and be sure to complement your walks with a tour of the Delft Canals. An unforgettable experience awaits you.
