The Sint Huybrechts, Delft

The Sint Huybrecht Tower was built at the beginning of the 15th century. It was named for the patron saint of hunters, Hubert. This medieval embankment house had three large rooms which were used to store weapons. In 1914 the house was bought by De Delftsche rowing club and successfully restored. The new wing was also added to the tower, which was built with care to preserve its striking medieval look.

Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and M.Minderhoud.

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Sight Name: The Sint Huybrechts
Sight Location: Delft, Netherlands (See walking tours in Delft)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark

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