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Famous Sights and Events
Delft has to be one of the prettiest cities in Holland. With its winding canals and typical Dutch architecture it is a delight to stroll about and to take photographs.
If you have time for only a short visit to the Netherlands I would recommend you spend your time in Delft. It encapsulates all that is Dutch. It is a relatively small city so it is easy to see all the sights and there are plenty of sights to see.
It is probably most famous for its pottery. The distinctive blue and white Delftware is on sale all over the city and prices range from the inexpensive souvenirs to the expensive hand made and decorated pieces. Of course Delftware is not the only souvenir you may be interested in, pretty wooden clogs, real and wooden tulips, little windmills, beautiful lace and stylish jewelry are among the many distinctive items for sale. Of course if you enjoy shopping there are plenty of shops available and some very stylish clothes, paintings and household items for sale. It is a great place for the antique hunter too.
The city is also an historical centre and it is home to the Dutch Royal Family. There are beautiful churches, museums, public buildings and galleries.
As Delft is a University city (Delft University of Technology) it has a good buzz about it and is culturally stimulating as well as socially lively and exciting.
It has five extremely good museums the Royal Delft, which gives guided tours of the 17th Century Royal Delft Porcelain Factory. Museum Paul Tetar van Elven, which houses a large collection of paintings and porcelain. The Museum Het Prinsenhof, which tells the story of the eighty year war with Spain. The Museum Of Mineralogy and Geology and theMuseum Nusantara which explores the history and culture of Indonesia.
Other sites of interest include the Oude Kirk (Old Church) and the Nieuwe Kerk (New Church) the latter being the final resting place of the Dutch Royal Family. The beautiful Delft Town Hall where guided tours are available. Most importantly it is the city where the painter Vermeer was born. There is a guided tour of the city to show the places where he lived and produced many of his paintings.
Some of the coming events this summer of 2009 are : The Canal Concert June 23rd, Delft Ceramica (Market) July 15th-16th, Floating Corso August 6th (parade of boats and barges), Delft Chamber Music Festival August 4th-13th, Delft Jazz and Blues Festival August 18th-20th.
The accomodation for tourists range from excellent Hotels to nearby camp sites. I must say if you are going camping or using a caravan you will find the camp sites to be well equiped, modern and usually with plenty of activities on site for both adults and children.
Finally as you would expect in a student city, there are an abundance of lively pubs offering excellent lagers and relatively inexpensive and good food. There are also more expensive restaurants for that special night out or romantic meal.
As you can see for a small city Delft has a great deal to offer the tourist. So whether you are interested in history, porcelain, architecture, photography, great food or a lively night life you are bound to find it here.
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