Have you ever laid eyes on View of Delft by Johannes Vermeer (go on and Google it if you haven’t)? Vermeer was born in Delft, The Netherlands and lived there all his life. His work of art was a romanticised version of the Dutch city, but he wasn’t altogether wrong. The medieval streets snuggled up to the canals, the beautiful market square and of course the Delftware: Delfts Blauw. But, being home to one of the most prestigious universities in the country, Delft is young at heart. Check out these 10 things to do in Delft to see both the old and new on your day trip there.
