Delft – Where Dutch Blue Meets Golden Age Charm! 💙🏰

Just 20 mins from The Hague, this storybook town packs Vermeer’s light, royal tombs, and the iconic blue ceramics. Here’s your perfect Delft day: ⛪ Must-See Sights Oude Kerk (Old Church) The Leaning Tower of Delft: Tilted 2 meters from its 9-ton bell (Pisa who?) 😲 Grave Spotting: Find Vermeer’s simple tombstone Nieuwe Kerk (New Church) Climb 376 steps to see The Hague’s skyline 👑 (Dutch royals are buried here!) Hidden Trick: The spiral staircase has a "cheat step" locals use Royal Delft Blue Factory See how Chinese porcelain inspired Dutch masters (since 1653!) Quirky Finds: Ceramic Night Watch replica 🎨 Miffy (Nijntje) figurines – the cutest cross-cultural collab! 🐰 Vermeer Center Stand where he painted View of Delft (your photo vs. the masterpiece challenge!) 📸 🥞 Foodie Pitstop Pannenkoekenhuis for Dutch pancakes: Go bacon & cheese – the smokiness cuts through richness 🥓🧀 Secret: Ask for stroop (syrup) on the side! 💎 Local Intel Best Photo Spot: Oude Langendijk alley (Vermeer’s daily walk) Avoid: Buying blue china near the square – backstreet workshops are cheaper! Day Trip Combo: Train to Leiden (15 mins) for more museums #DelftBlue #VermeerVision #DutchDayTrip #HagueEscape