The Oude Kerk (Old Church) the oldest church in Delft (1245) – beautiful towers, right?But looking at the main tower from this angle is a bit alarming. “Let’s not walk too close to that, ok?”Delft is the birthplace of Johannes Vermeer (1632 – 1675). No original paintings of his remain here but this reproduction of his “View of Delft” (1660) is quite striking. Only 37 of his paintings exist and are in museums around the world.Oostpoort (East Gate). This city gate is the only remaining gate of Delft and dates mid-1400s.Nieuwe Jerk (new church) – competed in 1655.This gate dates back to the 15th or 16th century.One of the many beautiful canals in Delft. As a matter of fact – Delft means canal!
I love the mix of nature and architecture you manage to experience and capture on your travels. And all those important little details… I’m making a note of all these places, I think we’ll be following in your footsteps before too long! xx
Murphys on the Move 
I want to visit Delft some day after seeing your photos!
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I really like those gates. Also, it’s interesting that the “new” church is more than 350 years old!
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IKR!?!
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Beautiful! That “new” church is pretty darn old!
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I love the mix of nature and architecture you manage to experience and capture on your travels. And all those important little details… I’m making a note of all these places, I think we’ll be following in your footsteps before too long! xx
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Oh my! So beautiful!!
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