# Gemeenlandshuis (Delfland Water Board House)

Delft, Netherlands

A late Gothic mansion of 1505 on the Oude Delft, its ornate sandstone facade carved with coats of arms. Since 1645 it has been the seat of the Delfland water board, founded in 1289 to guard the low-lying region from flooding.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Gemeenlandshuis (Delfland Water Board House), with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: 52.0118, 4.3556

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