Paardenmarkt - Vermeer

Paardenmarkt
2611PA Delft

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On 12 October 1654, disaster struck in Delft: the ‘Delftse Donderslag’. Where the Paardenmarkt now stands today once stood the Kruithuis, the city’s powder magazine. The Kruithuis served as a vast warehouse for gunpowder. When the powder magazine exploded during the ‘Delftse Donderslag’, half the city ended up in ruins. A good friend of Johannes Vermeer, Carel Fabritius, lived in the Doelenstraat. Most of the people who lived in this street were amongst the dead, including Carel Fabritius.

Fabritius was one of Rembrandt’s apprentices between around 1641 and 1643. He moved to Delft in 1650, where he painted portraits, city views and his famous painting The Goldfinch. Vermeer got his inspiration in part from Fabritius’ paintings.

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Huszár
Huszár
The artistic interior perfectly fits the industrial space. From the elevated stage in our light and spacious café, you have a view of the Kolk, one of...
Beestenmarkt 26 - Vermeer
Beestenmarkt 26 - Vermeer
Bonte Ossteeg- Walkingroute Ceramics
Bonte Ossteeg- Walkingroute Ceramics
Artwork with Delft blue motifs.
Lange Geer - Walkingroute Ceramics
Lange Geer - Walkingroute Ceramics
Earthenware potteries on the Lange Geer
Physics and Electrical Engineering - Walkingroute TU Noord
Physics and Electrical Engineering - Walkingroute TU Noord
Today: Student housing complex (DUWO) Address: Kanaalweg 3a (earlier 2b) Year of construction: 1902-1903 Architect: J. van Lokhorst
Oostpoort - Walkingtour Antoni
Oostpoort - Walkingtour Antoni
The gate was built around 1400 and the towers were heightened in the 16th century. The Oostpoort consists of a land-gate and a water-gate that are connected...
Delft Blue Cow
Delft Blue Cow
Artist Rob Brandt created this artwork from glazed pottery and it was given a place at Beestenmarkt in 1993.
Oostpoort (Eastern Gate) - Vermeer
Oostpoort (Eastern Gate) - Vermeer
Hugo de Groot - Oranje Route
Hugo de Groot - Oranje Route
The statue of Hugo de Groot was placed in 1886 in memory of the Delft-born lawyer and Remonstrant leader Hugo Grotius.
Sociëteit Het Meisjeshuis
Sociëteit Het Meisjeshuis
De society was founded in 2004 as a meeting point for residents of Delft and the surroundings.

Restaurant Kruydt
Restaurant Kruydt
Are you looking for the peace and a luxurious lunch or dinner? Restaurant Kruydt is something for jou! At the relaxed courtyard of Delft you get the complete...
B&B Chez Jean
B&B Chez Jean
B&B Chez Jean is located in a renovated old house, adjacent to the hofje van Pauw.
Duyvelsgat Bridge
Duyvelsgat Bridge
Duyvelsgat Bridge – Pumping Station Integrated In The Land Abutment Of The Bridge
On the way to point 3 Boezem and Polders
On the way to point 3 Boezem and Polders
The Delfland water system: Boezem and polders
B&B Swaenenryck
B&B Swaenenryck
B&B Swaenenryck is located in the historical centre. They offer relaxation, luxe and comfort.
Il Peperoncino B.V.
Il Peperoncino B.V.
Hotel de Plataan Delft Centrum ***
Hotel de Plataan Delft Centrum ***
Hotel De Plataan is a three-star hotel with character. The hotel is perfectly located in the historic heart of Delft.
Doelenplein - Winter Shopping route Delft
Doelenplein - Winter Shopping route Delft
Exit the Choorstraat and turn left towards Doelenplein.
Filmhuis Lumen
Filmhuis Lumen
Filmhuis Lumen is not just a cinema. You can watch movies from all countries all over the world at Filmhuis Lumen.
De Pelicaan
De Pelicaan