"Business and pleasure" Top 5 Page for this destination Delft by ATLC
Delft Travel Guide: 574 reviews and 1,200 photos
Of course, when one lives closeby a beautiful place like Delft, one hardly ever visits.
And it's only 30 minutes away by car!
So it had been a while since I was here. Of course it wasn't changed. It hardly has, over the centuries.
I had a business appointment and decided to use the rest of the afternoon for a sunfilled stroll through Delft.
Sadly for pieter_jan_v, I didn't know what to buy at the many record stalls that were on the Markt square. And that he would've been delighted to combine his music hobby with a VT meeting here.
Maybe another time!
Every time I have to think of that one intro photo that sums up a place. Should it be something recognisable or a detail ?
This time I'll choose for a detail. But a famous one. Delft Blue pottery is renowned the world over.
Here's a modern interpretation.
While I was enjoying lunch today (Sept. 21, 2010) I saw the Google Earth camera pass by... on a bike!
- Pros:Compact town with great old architecture and history
- Cons:Bit touristy but wonderful shopping!
- In a nutshell:www.delft.nl
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I finally ate at Old John!
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Narrow little restaurant seats 30 when full, in old Dutch style. Toilet is up some steep stairs. For many years known to... more travel advice
The organ
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According to my brochure this organ was built by the Utrecht organ builder Bätz betwen 1837-1839. It has 3 keyboards, 48... more travel advice
And finally: Oostpoort
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An interesting page, thanks for sharing, Anke-Thea !
I loved Delft when I visited - 4 not enough time but enjoyed the churches and gravestones-so Id be quite happy to return one day. nice to see your lovely photos and interesting tips.
Delft is indeed a pearl and I visited it specially as it was Vermeer's hometown. I am very impressed with your thorough tips for so many places - my hat for you :-) Mary
Nice stuff, thanks for sharing.
How about when abroad tell the bartender to serve an Oude Genever?
Nice page of Delft, beautifully done. Thanks AT, for sharing.
Beautiful page with lots of good tips. I liked your favourite picture of Delft, it is my favorite too (although all pictures are great but this was the one I liked the most). The view from the tower of Nieuwe Kerk is very nice you should try it next time.
the Canals and of course the Delfter Blue is what I remember most. you worked this page over, what a fantastic job AT. excellent
Thanks AT for all those lovely pages on VT. And this one about Delft is a real topper.
Beautiful page Anke Thea, you captured all the places I grew up ,my playground as a child was all the places you took pictures of in your must see activities ,thanks for the memories
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