Pottery Heaven

A November 2007 trip to Delft by raymond longaray

Some of the must see sights plus information on some hotels and trains

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Pottery HeavenBest of IgoUgo

Overview

Delft was and still is the burial place of the Kings and Queens of the Netherlands,in the main square you see the "New Church" where all the royalty is buried.
At first this was a Catholic Church now it is Protestant.
The "Old Church" borders the canal and you can not miss the leaning tower.
Facing this churh is the city hall and all around you will find stores and cafes.
While in the dDefy you must try the Popentjes, small pancakes that are deliciuous and is a specialty of the region.
Another place you must stop at is the Monastery where King Willhwm Orange the first King of the Netherlands resided and was killed at.
Delft pottery is still made like one hundred years ago.
You can visit the factories and see the artists at work, as it is all done by hand.
This pottery is recognize all over the world for its white and blue colors.
Delft also was the home of the painter Verneet, another painter that lived here was Jan Steen.

Quick Tips:

On thursday you can go to the all day market, there are also flower markets and other flea markets on Saturdays in the Main Square.
While here you can take a train to Amsterdam every 10 minutes and its only 50 minutes away or go La Hague which is ony 15 minutes away and you have a train every 15 minutes.

Best Way To Get Around:

Delf as most European cities is better seen by walking but you do have trams, the downtown or historic center can and should be seen walking
The following Hotels are either in the main Square of one block away
Hotel Herbert De Emauspoort, surrounded by an 80 yrs old baker, Hotel Bridges House once the home o Jan Steen and the buiseness class Leavenbrug Hotel
This Hotel is family managed and building surrounded by a bakert, same owner as Hotel for the last 80 Years, very small. Very centrally located right in the city.
  • Member Rating 3 out of 5 by raymond longaray on November 24, 2007

Bridges House HotelBest of IgoUgo

Hotel | "Hotel Bridges House"

Very centrally located small hotel only 20 rooms, very clean, service excellent.
This hotel was once the residence of the famous painter Jan Steen.Restaurants of all types withing walking distance as well as shops.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by raymond longaray on November 24, 2007

Bridges House Hotel
OUDE DELFT 74 Delft, Netherlands
31-15-2124036

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