Delft
An amalgam of austere medieval magnificence and Golden Age glory, Delft's exquisite town centre is a hugely popular Dutch day-trip destination, awash with visitors strolling its narrow, canal-lined streets and central Markt. The centre is time-capsule-like, having changed little since Golden Age artist Johannes Vermeer, who was born in Delft and lived his whole life here, painted his famous View of Delft in 1660–61.
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Attraction in DelftDe Delftse Pauw - Attraction in DelftNieuwe Kerk
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- Attraction in DelftVermeer Centrum Delft
- Attraction in DelftMuseum Paul Tetar van Elven
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