Located in the west of the Netherlands, Delft is a picturesque little town whose historic downtown area encircled by canals makes it a favorite with history buffs and photography enthusiasts. The town is famous for its blue-and-white Delftware crockery and for being the birthplace of the Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer who is buried in the Oude Kerk. You can easily explore the compact Historic Town Center on foot to visit the Oude Kerk (13th century), the lively town square and the Niewe Kerk (which is not so new – it was built in 1496!). There are some interesting museums to explore, including the Science Center Delft, the Delft Historic Tobacco Museum, the Vermeer Delft Museum, and the Paul Tetar van Elven Museum, which showcases Delftware.

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