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Sightseeing in Delft is an integral part of the Delft Tours that has made the time spent at the place a truly memorable one. The place is a famed one and is made even more famous by the array of tourist attractions spread all across the city. The Netherlands is known as the 'Orange Country', but ironically enough the city of Delft is known as the Blue city. The city has been the storehouse of the famous delft ceramic works which flourished during the 17th century. As a matter of fact the ceramic industry is a part of the Sightseeing tours in Delft. The city is a place to enjoy the perfect blend of old world charm along with the state of the art modern mannerism.

One of the major sightseeing spots in the country is the city center which still retains the old charm of the city amidst the modern high rises. The visit to the city center offers the visitors to enjoy the sight of the historical buildings along with the streets with canals in the center. The visitors can also have the chance of enjoying the marvels of the city in the form of the buildings like

• Oude Kerk (Old Church): Famed for being the burial place for Piet Hein, Johannes Vermeer and Anthony van Leeuwenhoek.
• Nieuwe Kerk (New Church): This was constructed between 1381 and 1496.
• The Prinsenhof (Princes' Court): This is presently a museum.
• City Hall: One of city's major monuments
• The Oostpoort (Eastern gate): The heritage building of the city was built in 1400 AD.