Delft

Delft is a city in the Netherlands. It is well known of all of the canals that surround the city. Delft started around the 13th century as a rural village. It slowly developed through the years until one day, something catastrophic happened. On October 12th, 1654, there was a massive explosion that destroyed most of the city. There was a building that had a lot of gunpowder stored in one room. As of today, no one really knows why it exploded.

About a century later, Delft recovered and they were well known for their pottery. Their style was based on old Chinese styles. Many old buildings before the 1900’s are still standing. Some famous sights to see is the city hall, Oude Kerk (which as an old church), and the Oostpoort (which as an old gate from the remaining city walls from the 1400’s.)

The cuisine you can get in Delft is very diverse. You can get Greek, Japanese, Italian, Spanish, French, African and Dutch food. There is no food that is particular for that region.

Delft is home to a few modern places. They are both located at Delft University which was established by King William II in 1842. The university was rebuilt with a modern style. One modern place is located within the Technology area. Another modern area in Delft is the UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education.