Nieuwe Kerk (New Church)
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Nieuwe Kerk (New Church), Markt 80, +31 15 2123025, [7]. Closed on Sundays. Located at Markt, this church was built in 1496. The royal burial chamber is in this church but is not accessible. Prince William of Orange was the first to be buried here, after being shot in 1584. €3 It is possible to climb the 108,75 m tower to get a impressive view of Delft and surroundings. It's the second highest church tower, after the Dom church of Utrecht. You can see both Rotterdam and The Hague. On clear days is it possible to see Leiden and even Amsterdam. It's well worth the effort. (€2.50 extra to climb the tower), A tower ticket gives free entrance to the Old Church.
