Rotterdam and Delft make a perfect match when you visit Holland for a holiday or for a city trip. The combination between a modern metropolis and the historic scenery in Delft will give you an excellent and representative view of our region and country.
Delft finds its origin in the 13th century. Only in the 16th century William of Orange took residence in the city which clarifies the connection with our Royal family, the House of Orange. In the Nieuwe Kerk (New Church) the Royal crypte is the tradional barrial place for members of the Royal family since William of Orange was entombed here in a mausoleum. Painter Johannes Vermeer was born in Delft in 1632. Many of his paintings are Delft related. In his honour the Vermeer Centre is open to public. Other interesting places include the Prinsenhof Museum, the Old Church and Delft Blue Pottery at Royal Delft.
You will find a lot of nice restaurants in all price ranges in Delft. A number of them are centred at Beestenmarkt near the New Church. In Summer this is the place to be when you are looking for a nice terrace. A number of terraces you will also find at Grote Markt (in front of the New Church) and behind the City Hall at Grote Markt.
GO 4 lunch or just a drink: - Lunchcafé Vrij - Brabantse Turfmarkt 61 - excellent service and quality - the best apple pie in town. - Stadskoffiehuis - Oude Delft 133 - award winning sandwiches. - De Waag - Markt 11 (behind historic City Hall) - Café Vlaanderen - Beestenmarkt 16 - award winning sandwiches - Lunchroom Zondag - Voldersgracht 7
GO 4 Dinner (reservations recommended!) - Restaurant de Pijpenla - Hippolytusbuurt 10 - excellent service & quality. - Restaurant Le Mariage - Hippolytusbuurt 8 - one of the best & trendy restaurants in Delft. - Café Vlaanderen - Beestenmarkt 16 - a hotspot in Delft. - De Waag - Markt 11 - great atmosphere - good quality. - Don Comer - Nieuwe Langendijk 27 - Spanish specialities. - Maxime - Achterom 165 - a new quality venue in Delft (Oct 2009)
In the lower price range we suggest the following restaurants: - Billy Beer - Beestenmark 26 - from chips to Wiener Schnitzel. - De Kleine Griek - Oude Delft 76 - Greek Restaurant. - De Verbeelding - Verwersdijk 128 - good service & quality - reservation recommended.
Healty tip: Booster Juice - Wijnhaven 13 - smoothies, shakes, food & more! Icecream tip: Van Bokhoven - Boterbrug 9-15
Beautiful scenery at Oostpoort in Winter
Oostpoort in Summertime
Tourist Information Point
Delft tourist information is located at: Hippolytusbuurt 4
