About
Charming canals, delft blue pottery, and the spirit of vermeer await.
Why go
- Delft instead of Amsterdam means canals, bikes, and historic streets without the congestion
- It’s calmer, cheaper, and easier to enjoy at a normal pace
- The city that became home, described as the prettiest city by the author after building a life there
Must try
- Royal Delft Factory
- Vermeer Centrum Delft
- Nieuwe Kerk (New Church)
- Oude Kerk (Old Church)
- Market Square
Pro tips
- Easy day trip from Amsterdam, about 1 hour by train
- Take a boat tour through Delft canals
- Antique market on Saturdays
- Climb the Nieuwe Kerk tower for city views
Good to know
- Bike theft is rampant in parts of the city
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Rating
4.6 / 5