Stedelijk Museum het Prinsenhof, Delft

Name: Stedelijk Museum het Prinsenhof
Address: Sint Agathaplein 1, Delft, 2611 HR, Netherlands
Telephone: +31 15 260 2358

#19 among attractions in Delft

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Facts and practical information

The Prinsenhof in the city of Delft in the Netherlands is an urban palace built in the Middle Ages as a monastery. Later it served as a residence for William the Silent. William was assassinated in the Prinsenhof by Balthasar Gérard in 1584 - the holes in the wall made by the bullets at the main stairs are still visible. ()

Local name: Prinsenhof Architectural style: GothicCoordinates: 52°0'43"N, 4°21'18"E

Address

Sint Agathaplein 1Binnenstad (Centrum-West)Delft 2611 HR Netherlands

Contact

+31 15 260 2358

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Day trips

Stedelijk Museum het Prinsenhof – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stadhuis, Legermuseum, Nieuwe Kerk, Oude Kerk.

~960 ftE
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Museum
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~1240 ftE
Church with William of Orange's tomb
Nieuwe Kerk, Delft
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~210 ftNE
Gothic Protestant church and leaning tower
Oude Kerk, Delft
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~1010 ftE
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~90 ftNW
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Het Prinsenhof, Delft
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~490 ftSE
Church
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3 min walk • Nestled in the historic city of Delft, Netherlands, the Saint Hippolytus Chapel stands as a testament to the city's rich religious heritage. This modest yet charming church is characterized by its traditional Dutch architecture and serene atmosphere, offering a...
1.1 miSE
Library
TU Delft Library, Delft
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1.3 miSE
51°59'41"N • 4°22'0"E
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Monuments and statues, Gothic architecture, Historical place
Oostpoort, Delft
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Stedelijk Museum het Prinsenhof open?

Stedelijk Museum het Prinsenhof is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 11 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 5 pm
Thursday 11 am - 5 pm
Friday 11 am - 5 pm
Saturday 11 am - 5 pm
Sunday 11 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Stedelijk Museum het Prinsenhof?

Nearby attractions include Het Prinsenhof, Delft (1 min walk), Prinsenkwartier, Delft (1 min walk), Gemeenlandshuis, Delft (1 min walk), Oude Kerk, Delft (1 min walk).

How to get to Stedelijk Museum het Prinsenhof by public transport?

The nearest stations to Stedelijk Museum het Prinsenhof:

Bus

Prinsenhof • Lines: 53, 901 (2 min walk)
Markt • Lines: 901 (5 min walk)

Tram

Prinsenhof • Lines: 1, 19 (2 min walk)
Station Delft • Lines: 1, 19 (8 min walk)

Train

Delft (9 min walk)