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Interesting places in Delft:Delft was one of the leading cities of Holland and was equipped with the necessary city walls to serve as a headquarters. When William was shot to death in 1584 by Balthazar Gerards in the hall of the Prinsenhof, the family's traditional burial place in Breda was in the hands of the Spanish. He was buried in the Nieuwe Kerk (New Church), starting a tradition for the House of Orange that has continued to the present day.
- Nieuwe Kerk (New Church), Markt 80, 2123025. Closed on sundays. Located on the Markt square, this church was built in 1496. The royal burial chamber is located in this church. Prince William of Orange was the first to be buried here, after being shot in 1584. It is possible to climb the 108,75 meter tower to get a impressive view of Delft and surroundings. €3 (€2,50 extra to climb the tower).
- Oude Kerk (Old Church), Heilige Geestkerkhof 25, 2123015. Closed on sundays. This is Delfts oldest Church, being built in 1246. The interior of this church is excellent. Famous Dutchmen are buried in this church, including: Piet Hein, Maerten Tromp and Johannes Vermeer. €3.
- Het Prinsenhof, Sint Agathaplein 1, 2602358. Open M-F 10AM-5PM, Sa,Su 1PM-5PM. In medieval Delft Sint Agathaklooster was the biggest cloister in Delft. After 1650 it was split in two parts. Part of the chapel remained for religious service (Waalse Kerk). Prince William of Orange held court in the rest of the complex. He was killed here in 1584. Nowadays the complex houses some musea, including the city museum. €7,50.
- Synagoge, Koornmarkt 12, 2563371. Open Jun-Oct only on sat 14-17. This former synagogue was built in 1862 as temple, to a design of Ir. Leon Winkel. The building houses a permanent exposition to the remembrance of the Jewish victims in WWII.
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- Hofje van Gratie, Van der Mastenstraat 26-38. This was a hofje for single women, founded in 1575 by Pieter Sasbout. Originally situated on Korte Geer, but with expansion of the Armamentarium it was relocated to its current location.
- Hofje van Pauw, Paardenmarkt 54-62. This hofje was built in 1707 as stated in the will of Elizabeth Pauw.
- Klaeuwshofje, Oranje Plantage 58-77. This hofje was meant for unmarried or widowed catholic women. It was founded in 1605 by Dirck and Elizabeth Uyttenhage.
- Porceleyne Fles (Royal Delft factory), Rotterdamseweg 196, 2512030. Open 9-17. Around 1750 32 porcelain factories were located in Delft. Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles is the only factory remaining from that era. It is possible to visit the factory or to participate in a workshop. Guided tour €4.
- De Candelaer, Kerkstraat 13, 2131848. De Candelaer is a little porcelain factory in the inner city. It is possible to visit De Candelear.
- Stadhuis (Town Hall), Markt 78. After a fire in 1618 after which only the tower remained, Hendrick de Keyser rebuilt the town hall. He reused the tower and some remaining walls. In 1620 construction was finished. The building has been renovated in the 19th century.
- Vleeshal (Meat Hall), Voldersgracht 1. Built in 1650. It is one of the only Hollands Classical buildings in Delft. Originally a meat market, later it was converted for wheat. Nowadays it is a youth society. It is possible to eat here for a modest price (around €4).
- Visbanken (Fish Trade), Camaretten. Fish market, on of the oldest shops in the world.
- VOC Huis (Dutch East India Company House), Oude Delft 39. The VOC consisted of 6 chambers. One of them was located in Delft. Part of the sea harbour of Rotterdam belonged to Delft at that time.
- Molen de Roos (windmill), Phoenixstraat 112, 5012672. It is possible to visit the mill if the blue flag is flying. For a group visit, call ahead.
- Artilleriemagazijn( Artillery Depot), Paardenmarkt 1. As a result of the reformation, around 1572, many cloisters were abandoned. This happened to the Clarissenklooster as well. It became a warehouse for sulphur, saltpeter and canons. In 1637 a small tower for firepowder was built. In 1654 this tower exploded, destroying a large part of the city. After this it was rebuilt.
- Oostpoort (East Gate), Oostpoort 1. Eastern gate to the city, built around 1400. Small building. It looks kind of cute. It is not on the famous painting by Vermeer, as many tourists wrongly think.
- Universiteitsbibliotheek (University Library), Prometheusplein 1, 2785678 . Between the Mekelweg and the Schoemakerstraat sits one of the largest technical libraries of Europe. It is housed in a glass building, with a sloping grass roof penetrated by a concrete cone.
- Armamentarium, Korte Geer 1, 2150500 . Open 10-17. Its location made Delft a good place for a central weapons warehouse. In 1601 a large warehouse was built. It is a very beautiful building. Nowadays it houses the army museum. €6.
- Serpo, Stationsplein 8, 2122184. Open M-Sa 10AM-6PM, Su 1PM-6PM. This is a small reptile zoo. €6,60.
- Botanische Tuin (Botanical Garden), Julianalaan 67, 2782356. Open mon-fri 8:30AM-5PM, Sa 10AM-4PM, Su (only May-Sep) 12PM-4PM. The botanical garden of Delft University houses a large collection of 'utility' plants, both in greenhouses and a nicely laid out park. Good place to spend a few quiet hours on a sunny afternoon. €2.
- Techniekmuseum (Technology Museum), Ezelsveldlaan 62, 2785200 . Open Tu-Sa 10AM-5PM, sun 12PM-5PM. This museum, run by Delft University, is housed in a beautiful building. It displays a wide range of historical engines, as well as the history of the calculator. Activities aimed at children are organized regularly. €2,30.
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