Dutch Charm, Dammit!

During her visit, Joanna wanted to see some old Dutch charm, so we decided to take a day trip to Delft. In the 17th Century, artisans started to duplicate blue and white Chinese porcelain. Soon the imitation became more famous than the original, and today is famous worldwide as delftware. Given that the process was developed in China, it's ironic that most of the delftware sold in Delft is fake and "Made in China".

On delftware in Delft, haha
















The Oude Kerk is 800 years old, and the tower now has a lean of 2m. Vermeer was from Delft; his tomb is in this church.



































The Town Hall in the main square; it was also market day.





















The Prinsenhof is where Willem the Silent, first Stadtholder of the Dutch Republic, held court until he was assassinated in 1584.
















Old Dutch Charm; Delft was founded around 1100.