Royal Delft - Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles

De Porceleyne Fles (factory and museum) This is the last 17th -century still existing Delft Blue earthenware factory. The building is located in the south of the city center of Delft. Here you can see the art of hand-painting blue and white earthenware. Through a tour you get to know the different techniques, which were used throughout the centuries. You can also paint a pottery tile of 13 by 13 centimeters. The De Porceleyne Fles also houses a Delft Blue museum and a souvenir store.

Delft

Delft Canals Originally, the Delft canals were used as a defense system for the city. But now they are used for recreation and transportation. Through the canals you can walk around the city. The various interconnected roads along the canals, feature beautiful trees and typical Dutch architecture. Especially beautiful is Hippoltusbuurt street, located west of the Markt, with its cafes and picturesque bridges. The Voldersgracht street north of the Markt is also worth a look. Here the water is as high as the thresholds of the houses. If you want to see Delft from a different angle, a canal cruise on the Delft canals is a good plan. There are several organizations in Delft that offer tours on the water. The tours all take about an hour. A guide will tell you about the history of Delft, the canals and the historic buildings along the canals.