🇳🇱 Delft: The Secret Fairytale Dutch Town (With Guide!)

✨ Skip the Amsterdam crowds—fall in love with Delft instead! This hidden gem blends Amsterdam’s canals, The Hague’s charm, and Rotterdam’s modern flair into one picture-perfect package. 🗺️ Itinerary Highlights 1️⃣ Windmill de Roos 🌾 Climb this iconic windmill for postcard views of the old town. 2️⃣ Oude Kerk (Old Church) ⛪ Its leaning tower (yes, like Pisa!) is oddly adorable. 3️⃣ Prince’s Memorial 🏰 4️⃣ Stadhuis (City Hall) 📸 The square feels like mini Prague—ideal for photos! 5️⃣ Nieuwe Kerk (New Church) 🦉 Climb the tower for a jaw-dropping panorama of Delft! 6️⃣ Oostpoort (East Gate) 🏰 Medieval walls + moat = time-travel vibes. Extra time? Add these: 7️⃣ TU Delft 🎓 – The "MIT of Europe" with a rooftop grass library (so chill!). 8️⃣ Royal Delft Pottery 🔵 – Famous for its hand-painted blue ceramics. 🎟️ Tickets New Church: €6 (student €5) Old + New Church combo: €8.50 (student €7) New Church tower climb: Add €4.50 Royal Delft: €17 (student €11) Pro tip: Book tower slots online—it gets busy! 🚌 Getting There By train: 15min from The Hague/Rotterdam, 50min from Amsterdam (use NS app). On foot: The town is tiny and walkable—get lost happily! 🥘 Food Picks 📍 De Botanie (€10-30) – 4.7⭐ Cozy bites 📍 ’t Boterhuis (€20-30) – 4.2⭐ Dutch classics 📍 Ramen NIKKOU (€10-20) – 4.6⭐ Slurp-worthy 📍 HANNO (€20-40) – 4.8⭐ Chic café vibes #Netherlands #Delft #HiddenEurope #TravelGuide #DutchCanals #NoCrowds #TUdelft #BucketList