Delft

The charming city of Delft is a must-see when visiting the Netherlands, with its historic architecture and rich cultural heritage.

The city gave the world exceptional artists like Johannes Vermeer, Pieter de Hooch, and Maria van Oosterwijck, painters who beautifully captured the everyday life and atmosphere of the Dutch 17th century. Delft is also world-renowned for its Royal Delft Blue porcelain.

But Delft’s significance doesn’t stop there. It is the final resting place of the Dutch monarchs, a tradition that began even before the House of Orange-Nassau became the royal house of the Netherlands. That gives Delft a special place in the nation’s history.

Delft is also home to TU Delft, one of the world’s top technical universities, making the city a vibrant hub of science, technology, and innovation.

My tour will guide you through the heart of Delft’s historic heritage, with a special focus on its 17th-century glory, a time of remarkable artistic, political, and scientific achievement.