Delft

Delft is a historic city in the Netherlands and a charming center of history, art, craftsmanship, and academic life. The city is known for its picturesque canals, world-famous Delft Blue pottery, the imposing Nieuwe Kerk, and its close ties to the House of Orange. Delft was also the birthplace and lifelong home of the Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer, whose famous View of Delft remains closely associated with the city. Its well-preserved historic center, with elegant squares, narrow streets, and canals, combines centuries-old traditions with the vibrant student life of Delft University of Technology. Compact and quintessentially Dutch, Delft is a particularly atmospheric city where art, history, and modern life come together within a remarkably small area.