Prinsenhof

Netherlands / Zuid-Holland / Delft / Sint Agathaplein
 museum, monastery
Urban palace built in the Middle Ages as a monastery. Later it served as a residence for William the Silent (known as William of Orange in The Netherlands). The building still exists and now houses the municipal museum.

Museum Het Prinsenhof, 'the Princes' Court', is located in the former Sint Agathaklooster. In 1572, William of Orange chose the monastery as one of his houses. www.delft.nl/webEN/content.jsp?objectid=33556
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prinsenhof
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Coordinates:   52°0'43"N   4°21'15"E

Comments

  • William the Silent was killed here by Balthasar Gerardz, an agent of the Spanish Empire.
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