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Delft is a charming town, famous for its blue and white ceramic work, and hometown of Johannes Vermeer. Kids will like wandering around here, so spend time walking around the streets and canals, lined with old houses. Some houses have front doors that open right onto the water. |
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Museum Lambert van Meerten – This elegant house is now a museum of tiles and ceramics. In the great hall is a wonderful pendulum clock; on the clock face are sailing ships, rocking back and forth in time with the ticking clock. The museum has tons of tiles, 450 years old, decorated with animals, soliders, flowers, children playing. Don't miss the room furnished like a room in a Vermeer painting (complete with a black and white checked floor) – you'll feel like you've stepped into the 17th century. | ||
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Nieuwe Kerk – The Gothic-style tower of the Nieuwe Kerk (New Church) is incredible. It's a huge 15th century stone tower, sitting on marshland, that doesn't lean at all. Climb up the tower for a bird's eye view of the town. | ||
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Central Market – Thursday is market day in the square in front of the Stadhuis. There are also free carillon concerts in the summer. |
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