Results near Columbus, Ohio ·
  1. See more
    See more
    See all on Wikipedia
    See more

    Delft - Wikipedia

    Delft is a popular tourist destination in the Netherlands, famous for its historical connections with the reigning House of Orange-Nassau, for its blue pottery, for being home to the painter Jan Vermeer, and for hosting Delft University of Technology (TU Delft). See more

    Delft is a city and municipality in the province of South Holland, Netherlands. It is located between Rotterdam, to the southeast, and The Hague, to the northwest. Together with them, it is a part of both the Rotterdam–The Hague metropolitan area See more

    Culture image
    History image
    Sights image

    The city centre retains a large number of monumental buildings, while in many streets there are canals of which the banks are connected … See more

    Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is one of four universities of technology in the Netherlands. It was founded as an academy for civil … See more

    East of Delft lies a relatively large nature and recreation area called the "Delftse Hout" ("Delft Wood"). Through the forest lie bike, horse-riding … See more

    Overview image

    Early history
    The city of Delft came into being beside a canal, the 'Delf', which comes from the word delven, meaning to delve or dig, and this led to the name … See more

    Education image
    Nature and recreation image

    Delft is well known for the Delft pottery ceramic products which were styled on the imported Chinese porcelain of the 17th century. The city had an early start in this area since it was a … See more

    In the local economic field, essential elements are:
    • education; (amongst others Delft University of Technology) (As of 2017 21.651 students and … See more

    Wikipedia text under CC-BY-SA license
    Feedback
  2. Delft: Charming city of canals, Vermeer and Delft Blue - Holland.com

    Tags:
    Johannes Vermeer
    Netherlands
  3. Delft is a charming town in South Holland, famous for its artistic heritage, ceramic craftsmanship and royal connections. You can admire the exquisite Delft Blue … See more
    Delft is a charming town in South Holland, famous for its artistic heritage, ceramic craftsmanship and royal connections. You can admire the exquisite Delft Blue pottery at the Royal Delft factory and museum, where you can see how the delicate pieces are hand-painted and fired. You can also explore the life and work of Johannes Vermeer, the renowned painter of 'The Girl with the Pearl Earring', at the Vermeer Center. Delft is also rich in history and culture, with its elegant town hall, medieval churches, and the Prinsenhof Museum, where William of Orange was assassinated. You can stroll along the picturesque canals, visit the lively market square, or relax in the botanic garden. Delft is a perfect destination for a day trip or a longer stay, as it is well connected to Rotterdam, Amsterdam and The Hague by public transport or train.
    See more
    See more
  4. 15 Best Things to Do in Delft (the Netherlands)

  5. Homepage | Gemeente Delft

    Officiële website van de gemeente Delft. Hier vindt u alle informatie, dienstverlening en nieuwsberichten van de gemeente Delft.

    Tags:
    Municipality
    Delft
  6. Delft: A city steeped in history - Discover Holland

    Located in the southwest of the Netherlands, the picturesque town of Delft is only an hour’s train ride from Amsterdam, the capital. Delft’s main station is located along the edge of the Old Town, making train travel a quick – and convenient …

  7. Delft – Travel guide at Wikivoyage

    Delft is a mid-sized city in the west of the Netherlands. It's a beautiful, unspoiled town with traditional architecture, canals and bikes. It's also home to the world famous blue and white ceramics. Delft makes a great destination for …

  8. Delft, The Netherlands | Tops things to do in Delft, The …

    Strolling along the gable-housed lined streets along the canals and Delft Blue vases, cups and saucers glisten behind windows, it’s impossible not to get lost in the world that inspired Vermeer to create his paintings featuring the famous …

    Tags:
    Delft in The Netherlands
    Things To Do in Delft Netherlands
    The Hague
  9. 15 Best Things To Do In Delft, Netherlands (Map Included!)

  10. Things to do in Delft, a historic town in the …

    Aug 9, 2010 · Delft is a gorgeous town situated between The Hague and Rotterdam. Famous the world over for its blue ceramics and as the birthplace of the artist, Johannes Vermeer, Delft is an easy day-trip from Amsterdam.

    Tags:
    Delft in The Netherlands
    Johannes Vermeer
    Things To Do in Delft Netherlands
  11. Tourists | Municipality Delft

    Tags:
    Johannes Vermeer
    Municipality
  12. Some results have been removed