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Delft, University city in South Holland, Netherlands

The canal-lined streets of Delft lead to Market Square, where the New Church tower rises 108 meters above the medieval buildings.

The gunpowder magazine explosion of 1654 destroyed large sections of Delft, leading to significant reconstruction efforts throughout the city center.

The Royal Delft factory continues the tradition of manufacturing blue and white pottery using techniques developed in the 17th century.

The central train station connects Delft to Rotterdam in 15 minutes and The Hague in 12 minutes through regular direct services.

The Oude Kerk bell tower leans two meters from its vertical axis due to the soft ground beneath its foundation.

Location: South Holland

Inception: 1246

Elevation above the sea: 0 m

Website: https://www.delft.nl/

Shares border with: The Hague, Midden-Delfland, Pijnacker-Nootdorp, Rijswijk, Rotterdam

Phone: +31152602222

Website: https://delft.nl

GPS coordinates: 52.01140,4.35839

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:17

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