Sightseeing in Delft - what to see. Complete travel guide
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Delft isn't rich in huge shopping malls and discount outlets, but it offers a unique range of shops and places to walk. The connoiseurs of vintage wines will be interested in visiting …
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There are many beautiful and interesting places in Delft, which will be liked by travelers with kids. Fans of outdoor activities traditionally enjoy visiting Beestenmarkt Square. The square …
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National cuisine is quite simple, so many even call it "village". Herring is one of the most favorite dishes of the local people. These are slices of herring with fresh onion and mild-cured …
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The Easten Gates were built in the beginning of the 15th century and nowadays they are the only city gates that left till our time. Their towers are not so old: they were overbuilt in the 16th century. The Eastern Gates consist of the gates built both on water and ground, which are connected with walls. Nowadays the gates are used as domicile and showroom.
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Delft and surroundings
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Shopping streets in Delft
♥ Shopping area ' Grote Marktstraat' The Hague, 9.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Spuistraat' The Hague, 9.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Noordeinde' The Hague, 9.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Grote Marktstraat' The Hague, 9.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Spuistraat' The Hague, 9.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Noordeinde' The Hague, 9.9 km from the center. On the map
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Survived castles around Delft
♥ Castle 'Duivenvoorde Castle' , 12.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Burcht van Leiden' , 19.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Slot Teylingen' , 27.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Huys Dever' , 30.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Slot Heemstede' , 41.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Duivenvoorde Castle' , 12.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Burcht van Leiden' , 19.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Slot Teylingen' , 27.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Huys Dever' , 30.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Slot Heemstede' , 41.9 km from the center. On the map
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National and city parks around Delft
♥ National Park 'De Biesbosch' , 38.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Zuid-Kennemerland' , 48.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Oosterschelde' , 54.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'De Loonse en Drunense Duinen' , 65 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Grenspark de Zoom - Kalmthoutse Heide' , 66.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'De Biesbosch' , 38.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Zuid-Kennemerland' , 48.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Oosterschelde' , 54.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'De Loonse en Drunense Duinen' , 65 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Grenspark de Zoom - Kalmthoutse Heide' , 66.7 km from the center. On the map
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Art galleries in Delft and around
♥ Art museum 'Mauritshuis' The Hague, 9.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Museum Bredius' The Hague, 9.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Gemeentemuseum' The Hague, 11.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen' Rotterdam, 12 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Kunsthal' Rotterdam, 12.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Mauritshuis' The Hague, 9.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Museum Bredius' The Hague, 9.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Gemeentemuseum' The Hague, 11.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen' Rotterdam, 12 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Kunsthal' Rotterdam, 12.3 km from the center. On the map
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Sights around Delft from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Keukenhof Flower Park
From the series “Top 16 Most Unusual and Original Parks and Gardens”![](../../extreme/img/w300/keukenhof-park_1.jpg)
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Distance from Delft center - 32.4 km.
Currently, the park area occupies 32 hectares. Each year, about 7 million flowers are planted on its territory. In addition, the park features more than 90 species of trees, as well as artificial lakes, ponds, canals, and streams. Keukenhof is made for walking, so the length of all its footpaths is around 15 km. Romantic natures will be able to travel around the lakes and canals by boat. Fans of art will love the park too, as it has a rich collection of sculptures of different eras. The youngest guests are sure to enjoy an entertainment complex, as well as a farm with animals. …
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Lisse Tulip Fields
From the series “Top 13 Most Colorful and Picturesque Places on the Planet”![](../../extreme/img/w300/lisse-tulip-fields_1.jpg)
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Distance from Delft center - 31 km.
In total, more than three billion flowers are planted annually on plantations. Almost all flowers grown on plantations are exported to the other countries. Tourists traveling to Lisse can visit the beautiful plantations as part of a bus excursion. The followers of the more original entertainments, prefer to enjoy the colorful landscape during the helicopter excursion. From the height you can appreciate the size of the plantations and their harmonious shape. …
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Thailand Relaxes Its COVID-19 Policy
New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.
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New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.
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