Delft Market Square
Delft, Netherlands
The historic square of Delft between the Town Hall and the New Church, surrounded by canals and gabled houses. Walk the nearby canals and look for the blue-and-white pottery for which the town is known.
The Markt is the historic centre of Delft. On the square stand the town hall (Stadhuis) and the Nieuwe Kerk, built in the late 14th and 15th centuries. The church holds the crypt of the Dutch royal family. Delft received its city charter in 1246 from Count William II. In front of the church stands a statue of Hugo Grotius from 1886. The painter Johannes Vermeer was baptised in the Nieuwe Kerk in 1632.
The explosion of the gunpowder magazine in 1654 hit the city hard. The blue-and-white Delftware emerged in the 17th century, inspired by Chinese porcelain. You can climb the tower of the Nieuwe Kerk and look out over Delft from above. Afterwards, stroll along the canals. Allow about one to two hours for the square and its buildings.
- Nearest town
- Delft, Netherlands
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 52.0116, 4.3571
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and October. Cold, short days in January–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Netherlands: No motorway tolls for cars. 100 km/h on motorways between 6:00 and 19:00.
Nearby
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Campsites nearby
- DelflandhoeveCampsite5 km from Delft Market SquareTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- ZwetzoneCampsite5 km from Delft Market SquareTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Het ZonneveldCampsite6 km from Delft Market SquareTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Hoeve BouwlustCampsite8 km from Delft Market SquareTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- DuinhorstCampsite11 km from Delft Market SquareTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Camping AntoniushoeveCampsite13 km from Delft Market SquareTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
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FAQs
Where is Delft Market Square?
Delft Market Square is in Delft, Netherlands, at GPS 52.0116, 4.3571. It is about 13 km from Rotterdam.
Can you camp near Delft Market Square?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Vakantiepark Delftse Hout, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 77 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Delft Market Square?
Places worth a stop nearby: Mauritshuis (8 km), Scheveningen Pier (13 km), Cube Houses (14 km) and Maeslantkering (15 km).
When is the best time to visit Delft Market Square?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)