Binnenstad in Delft, South Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Sint Jansbrug

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 3, 2026

1. Sint Jansbrug Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

In oorsprong 16de-eeuws huis annex brouwerij met oudere kelder en latere aanbouwen. Bijzondere houtskeletconstructie met overkraging aan de linker zijde boven een naastgelegen poort. Huidige voorgevel uit het midden van de 18de eeuw toen het huis in twee woningen werd gesplitst. In rechter deel 18de-eeuwse stijlkamer. Thans beide delen weer samengevoegd en in gebruik als studentensociëteit. genoemd naar de nabijgelegen brug.

16th-century house and adjoining brewery with old cellars and later additions. Remarkable timber frame construction jettied to an alley at the left. Present front mid 18th-century, when the house was split up in two parts. 18th-century period room in the right part. Nowadays both parts again united and used as students' club. named after the nearby bridge.

Erected by the ANWB, Maak kennis in Delft. (Marker Number 63963.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce.

Location. 52° 0.567′ N, 4° 21.477′ E. Marker is in Delft, Zuid-Holland (South Holland). It is in Binnenstad.

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It is on Oude Delft, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Oude Delft 52, Delft, Zuid-Holland 2611 AZ, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic Europe,

the Benelux Low Countries,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire

and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Museum Paul Tétar van Elven (within shouting distance of this marker); Vrije Akademie (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Delft Synagogue (about 150 meters away); Huis “Het Tonnetgen” (about 180 meters away); Oudste ziekenhuis van Nederland / Oldest Hospital in the Netherlands (about 180 meters away); Meisjeshuis / Orphanage for Girls (about 210 meters away); Deze gevelsteen / This Gable Stone (about 210 meters away); Heilige Geestkapel / Holy Ghost Chapel (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Delft.

Sint Jansbrug Marker - wide view, looking south along Oude Delft image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 3, 2026

2. Sint Jansbrug Marker - wide view, looking south along Oude Delft

Sint Jansbrug Marker - as seen from across the canal image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 3, 2026

3. Sint Jansbrug Marker - as seen from across the canal

Credits. This page was last revised on September 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 6, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.