July 5, 2025
Walking along the canal on Oude Delft.
The spires of the Old Church peeking above the tree-lined canal.
Our first windmill sighting since arriving in the Netherlands!
The Prinsenhof, a former 15th-century residence where William lived and was assassinated in 1584.
It's hard to tell from this picture, but the tower leans. I've never seen the Leaning tower of Pisa, but when I saw this, I said "It's the leaning tower of Delft! At least now I've seen a leaning tower!" And turns out, it actually is often referred to as the leaning tower of Delft.
Inside the Old Church.
Johannes Vermeer, the great Dutch golden age painter (his most famous work is The Girl with the Pear Earring) is buried here. He was just 43 when he passed away.
And then we made our way to the New Church which is in the town square overlooking the Markt. Here is the tomb of the beloved Dutch ruler, William I of Orange (which explains the Netherland's signature color).
Verdict: This is a quiet, charming, sleepy yet notable town. It's worth the visit if you ever happen to be in Amsterdam (a nice easy day trip from here and very accessible by train) but I wouldn't call it a "must do" before you die.
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