dinsdag 22 april 2014

The Netherlands - Delft Blue

Over 18% of the surface of Holland, my home country, consists of water and much of the country and the population is located below sea level. The country is protected against the water by means of a system of dykes and water works. The mill as a symbol of the fight against the water still attracts hundreds of thousands of foreigners to The Netherlands. 

Besides mills Holland is also known for its Delft Blue earthenware. The Royal Dutch Delftware Manufactory "De Porceleyne Fles", established in 1653, is the last remaining Delftware factory from the 17th century. The world famous original Royal Delftware is still entirely hand painted according to centuries-old traditions.

To visit "De Porceleyne Fles" in Delft is more than worth it and includes:
  • A journey through the history of Blue Delft and Royal Delft and its development and production process;
  • Master painter at work;
  • the dining room of Vermeer and the Dutch Royal Family Chamber;
  • museum with antique Delft pieces;
  • ceramic rooms with building ceramics;
  • historical courtyard;
  • visit to the factory and
  • the showroom that offers a comprehensive collection of hand painted Delft Blue by Royal Delft, as well as an extensive selection of Dutch earthenware and souvenirs.

Audio tours are available in several languages.





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