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Nieuwe Kerk

Delft, The Netherlands
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Ranked #3 of 12 attractions in Delft
4.5 of 5 stars 20 Reviews
Type: Churches/ Cathedrals
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Colorado USA
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

Worth the small charge. Great view of the surroundings. More

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9 reviews 9 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

Impressive royal tomb of William the Silent. Beautifully proportioned towering spire is a symbol of the city of Delft. Church interior rewards the casual tourist with good information about the significance of the church in history of the Netherlands. More

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Kuala Lumpur
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

The burial place of William of Oranje founding father of the House of Orange. More

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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47 reviews 47 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

It is nice from the outside and inside. It is a church so you would see what in every church you would see. More

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Kampala, Uganda
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57 helpful votes 57 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2012
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Make sure you climb the spire and take in the wonderful views of Delft and its surroundings. The church also contains the gorgeously designed grave of the founder of the Dutch royal line, William of Orange. Buried in Delft because the Spaniards were occupying the town holding his family grave in Breda, he propelled Delft into historical prominence after his... More

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Petah Tiqwa, Israel
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191 reviews 191 reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012

A nice looking church. The climb up the claustrophobic stairs is so worth it, as the Delft skyline from the church's top is amazing. More

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UK
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012

Great church - William of Orange is interred here. Possible to go up the tower - basic cost of entry. More

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Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012

Must see, cold inside! Very interesting exhibition on the House of Orange. More

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Netherlands
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012

Great monument inside the church, beautifully restored. Unfortunately the tomb cannot be visited from the inside. More

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netherlands
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012

This church is not to miss when you visit Delft. Here is the graveside of Dutch royalty. More

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