Delft
The Netherlands
Visit the world famous Delft univerity, the headquarters of the Dutch east indian company when in water, the big church and the Delft main square and also not forgetting the world famous Dutch Porcelain museum factory. The itinerary in Delft is up to you to decide, or I can help you plan your itineraray suiting your schedule.
Contents
10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Delft
Welcome to the historic heart of Delft. I am delighted to be your guide through a city where the profound currents of science, art, and politics converge. …
Listen in the app2The Markt Square
We now stand in the absolute center of civic life, the Markt, or Market Square. Take a moment to position yourself in the middle of this vast expanse and slowly turn in a circle. …
Listen in the app3The Stadhuis (City Hall)
Direct your attention now to the magnificent Stadhuis, the City Hall of Delft, which anchors the southwestern end of the Market Square. This impressive structure is a prime example of Dutch Renaissance architecture, characterized…
Listen in the app4Nieuwe Kerk (The New Church)
Turning our gaze across the length of the Market Square, we are confronted by the awe inspiring verticality of the Nieuwe Kerk, or the New Church. Do not let the name deceive you; the foundation of this immense Gothic structure…
Listen in the app5The Vermeer Centrum (Saint Luke's Guild)
Leaving the grandeur of the Market Square, we walk a short distance to the Voldersgracht canal to arrive at the Vermeer Centrum. This building is a modern reconstruction standing on a site of profound historical significance. …
Listen in the app6Oude Kerk (The Old Church)
We now approach a structure that immediately challenges our sense of equilibrium: the Oude Kerk, or Old Church, affectionately known by locals as Old John. As you look up at its imposing seventy-five-meter tower, the severe lean…
Listen in the app7Museum Prinsenhof (The Prince's Court)
A short walk along the tranquil Oude Delft canal brings us to a complex of buildings with an extraordinarily dramatic history: the Prinsenhof, or The Prince's Court. The serene exterior, with its beautiful courtyard and elegant…
Listen in the app8The Beestenmarkt (Animal Market)
Navigating away from the solemnity of the Prinsenhof, we venture toward a space that vibrates with a completely different kind of energy: the Beestenmarkt. Translated literally as the Animal Market, this large, roughly…
Listen in the app9Oostpoort (The Eastern Gate)
For our final major architectural exploration, we have walked slightly away from the dense center, following the eastward curve of the canals to reach the Oostpoort, or the Eastern Gate. As you approach this structure, you are…
Listen in the app10Closing
As our exploration of Delft draws to a close, I invite you to find a quiet spot along the edge of one of the tree-lined canals. Watch the water for a moment. …
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What is Delft?
Delft is a place in The Netherlands with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | The Netherlands |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 10 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 52.0054, 4.3562 |
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