Van Der Velde In De Broeren
Van Der Velde In De Broeren
4.5
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Mireille B
Ramnicu Valcea, Romania681 contributions
July 2018 • Solo
I went on a short trip to Zwolle by train ,the Dominican church was on my list ...I discovered it easily and they gave me a map of the city at the entrance .Maybe the Dominicans prayed for their historic church ,it was saved by books .I was really impressed by the beauty of the original bookstore ,I had a cup of coffee and a cake inside and I bought a travel book in English .It was full of people...
Written 3 December 2018
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MikeWells90
Brighton and Hove, UK2,063 contributions
Sept 2019
Not to be missed if you are visiting Zwolle. Superb use of old church
for new uses. As religious observance declines throughout most of
Europe new uses must be found for attractive old churches. Waanders
In De Zwolle is a classic example of a very successful conversion
of an old church to new uses. All church decor of is retained including
the pipe organ which is still sometimes played and stained glass windows.
The main use is as a bookshop which includes a good English language
section. The other uses are a restaurant and a tourist information point.
I was very impressed by this church conversion and I strongly
recommended a visit, especially if you are interested in church architecture
and conversion of old buildings to new uses.
for new uses. As religious observance declines throughout most of
Europe new uses must be found for attractive old churches. Waanders
In De Zwolle is a classic example of a very successful conversion
of an old church to new uses. All church decor of is retained including
the pipe organ which is still sometimes played and stained glass windows.
The main use is as a bookshop which includes a good English language
section. The other uses are a restaurant and a tourist information point.
I was very impressed by this church conversion and I strongly
recommended a visit, especially if you are interested in church architecture
and conversion of old buildings to new uses.
Written 26 September 2019
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willem th v
Olsberg, Germany112 contributions
Nov 2018
A place you mustvisit. Best bookshop in the Netherlands. Built in a historical church and
Environment with exceptional architectural changes. Extensive seclection of books in many different languages. A restaurant with simple but good qualty dishes is avalable on the other side of this bookshop/church.
Environment with exceptional architectural changes. Extensive seclection of books in many different languages. A restaurant with simple but good qualty dishes is avalable on the other side of this bookshop/church.
Written 6 November 2018
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MokeyMok
Hong Kong, China745 contributions
June 2016 • Solo
Wanders in de Broeren has been on my to do list for a long time since I read this place from a magazine few years ago which looks equally amazing as el Ateneo in Buenos Aires.
The church is located in center of Zwolle old town which is a nice shopping area. Once you step into the church (or bookstore), it brings you to a different world especially when you walk up to the stairs and have a closer look to the pipe organ. A very interesting book store to visit.
The church is located in center of Zwolle old town which is a nice shopping area. Once you step into the church (or bookstore), it brings you to a different world especially when you walk up to the stairs and have a closer look to the pipe organ. A very interesting book store to visit.
Written 26 November 2016
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tushar_pai
Milton Keynes, UK4,085 contributions
May 2024 • Solo
What a historic church and what an amazing bookstore. Having preserved the interiors, the bookstore seems inobtrusive and blends with the decor. It’s breathtakingly beautiful inside.
Written 20 May 2024
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Nina
Groningen, The Netherlands56 contributions
Aug 2022
Gorgeous book store in an old church. They have a very big collection of different books, also in many different languages.
Written 25 June 2023
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Henrii001
49 contributions
Dec 2019 • Couples
Thanks to its location in one of Zwolle’s historic churches this place truly is a wonderful hidden gem. The menu offers a variety of healthy and (to a large degree) vegetarian lunches. Combined with the setting and the adjourning book store the atmosphere is cosy and of a high-quality. Despite the location in a church it never gets too loud. The staff also is very friendly and competent.
Written 31 December 2019
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N A
8 contributions
Dec 2019
The place is amazing and massive! Too many books to look at and too many random tiny things you never thought you’d need 🙈. I’d did spark a reading urge so I ended up getting a book to read! However, most of the books are in Dutch even tho the website said “English section” the section was really small and mainly offered fiction/horror and literature. So, if you’re looking for English books outside that genera. I think ordering them online would be the better way to go.
Lastly! Their gift wrapping is beautiful and I highly recommend it 💗
Already been there 3x in my stay in zwolle and definitely going again before leaving 💖
Lastly! Their gift wrapping is beautiful and I highly recommend it 💗
Already been there 3x in my stay in zwolle and definitely going again before leaving 💖
Written 29 December 2019
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RDWilde
Turnhout, Belgium218 contributions
Aug 2019
This is a nice place to shop, eat and drink. The people from the bookstore and the cafe are very friendly and correct. We enjoyed a local beer, and bought not just books but also some small gifts.
Written 5 August 2019
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Looking_for_charme
Bergen, Norway1,156 contributions
Feb 2019 • Friends
We haven´t bought anything in the book store, but we always do sit down in the cafeteria with a coffee and a cake. The atmosphere is just great!
Written 30 June 2019
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