Gemeenlandshuis, Delft

Name: Gemeenlandshuis
Address: Oude Delft 167, Delft, 2611 HB, Netherlands

#25 among attractions in Delft

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The Gemeenlandshuis in Delft, in the Dutch province of South Holland, is the headquarters of the Hoogheemraadschap van Delfland. The late Gothic house at Oude Delft 167 was built in 1505. The first owner was Jan de Huyter, who was sheriff of Delft and bailiff of Delfland. He was also lessee of excise on hops. The house was therefore also called "House with bells" after the interior decoration with hop cones. Later the building belonged to Philips, Count of Hohenlohe who was married to Maria of Nassau, a daughter of William of Orange. Since 1645 the Hoogheemraadschap of Delfland is located there.

The building houses an extensive collection of old maps of Delfland. The sandstone facade is elaborately decorated with arms. The facade survived the city fire of 1536. The main entrance to the Hoogheemraadschap is now located on Phoenixstraat. New buildings were later added on this side.

Coordinates: 52°0'42"N, 4°21'20"E

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Oude Delft 167Binnenstad (Centrum-West)Delft 2611 HB Netherlands

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Gemeenlandshuis – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~840 ftE
City hall
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~1140 ftE
Church with William of Orange's tomb
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~260 ftN
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~910 ftE
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~230 ftNW
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~350 ftSE
Church
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1.1 miSE
Library
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1 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
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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
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Which popular attractions are close to Gemeenlandshuis?

Nearby attractions include Stedelijk Museum het Prinsenhof, Delft (1 min walk), Prinsenkwartier, Delft (1 min walk), Het Prinsenhof, Delft (2 min walk), Oude Kerk, Delft (2 min walk).

How to get to Gemeenlandshuis by public transport?

The nearest stations to Gemeenlandshuis:

Bus

Prinsenhof • Lines: 53, 901 (3 min walk)
Markt • Lines: 901 (4 min walk)

Tram

Prinsenhof • Lines: 1, 19 (3 min walk)
Station Delft • Lines: 1, 19 (8 min walk)

Train

Delft (8 min walk)