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An opportunity taken

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!

Delf Blue Pottery with a twist

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.

Google in Delft

While I was enjoying lunch today (Sept. 21, 2010) I saw the Google Earth camera pass by... on a bike!

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:Compact town with great old architecture and history
  • Cons:Bit touristy but wonderful shopping!
  • In a nutshell:www.delft.nl
  • Last visit to Delft: Sep 2010
  • Intro Updated Sep 21, 2010
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    globetrott Sep 22, 2010 at 9:04 AM Report Abuse

    An interesting page, thanks for sharing, Anke-Thea !

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    angiebabe Feb 2, 2008 at 3:33 PM Report Abuse

    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.

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    mariaschmidt Dec 20, 2007 at 12:37 AM Report Abuse

    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

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    iandsmith May 4, 2007 at 7:03 PM Report Abuse

    Nice stuff, thanks for sharing.

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    nhoolb Aug 2, 2006 at 6:23 PM Report Abuse

    How about when abroad tell the bartender to serve an Oude Genever?

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    Toyin Dec 30, 2004 at 5:17 AM Report Abuse

    Nice page of Delft, beautifully done. Thanks AT, for sharing.

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    Andraf Mar 18, 2004 at 4:24 PM Report Abuse

    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.

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    pepples46 Dec 15, 2003 at 2:57 PM Report Abuse

    the Canals and of course the Delfter Blue is what I remember most. you worked this page over, what a fantastic job AT. excellent

  • starling Jun 15, 2003 at 11:24 AM Report Abuse

    Thanks AT for all those lovely pages on VT. And this one about Delft is a real topper.

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    Waalewiener Jun 10, 2003 at 8:33 PM Report Abuse

    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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