The Prince’s Court (also known as Prinsenhof) is an urban palace, originally built as a monastery. Located in one of the most alluring corners of Delft, the building was secularized after the Reformation and served as the residence to William of Orange until the seat of government was moved to the Hague in the 16th century. The Prince started the Eighty Years’ War, in hope of freedom of religion and tolerance, free from Spanish rule.

Prisenhorf, despite its lovely architecture and verdant greenery surrounding it, was witness to one of the more harrowing pieces of Dutch history: On the 10th of July, 1584, Balthasar Gérard assassinated William of Orange on a staircase, leaving bullet holes that can still be seen in the structure. Now, a statue dedicated to the slain leader stands tall in the courtyard. The Prinsenhof Museum can be found in the same building, dedicated to displaying numerous items ranging from portraits of those from the House of Orange and Dutch Golden Age paintings, to the history of Delftware. History buffs will be enthused to find the history of the country over the 80 years of war with Spain as well.