Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #2 in Zwolle, Netherlands
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2.2 km
28 m
Experience Zwolle in Netherlands in a whole new way with our free self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.
Individual Sights in ZwolleSight 1: Ter Pelkwijkpark
The Ter Pelkwijkpark is a park in the center of the city of Zwolle, which is named after the Overijssel politician Johannes ter Pelkwijk. It was built on the eastern part of the former fortification belt of Zwolle, which was dismantled from 1790 onwards. This is also where the Ter Pelkwijkstraat was later created. In the park there is a memorial designed by Titus Leeser for the more than 700 Zwolle residents who died during the Second World War due to persecution and violence.
Sight 2: Monument voor de gevallenen 1940-1945
The War Memorial Zwolle is a monument in the Ter Pelkwijkpark in Zwolle in memory of all Zwolle residents who died as a result of acts of war in the Second World War.
Sight 3: Diezerpoort
The Diezerpoort is a former city gate in the city wall of Zwolle, which was demolished in 1828 and 1829. Today, only the contours of this remain in the road surface where the gate once stood. The start in the form of a curve has also been included in the city wall.
Sight 4: Steenpoort
The Steenpoort is a former city gate in the city wall of Zwolle, located near the Steenstraat.
Sight 5: Grote of Sint-Michaëlskerk
The Grote or Sint-Michaëlskerk is a church on the Grote Markt in Zwolle, the Dutch province of Overijssel.
Wikipedia: Grote of Sint-Michaëlskerk (Zwolle) (NL), Website
Sight 6: Onze Lieve Vrouwe ten Hemelopneming
The Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption is a medieval cruciform church at Ossenmarkt 40 in Zwolle.
Wikipedia: Basiliek van Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-ten-Hemelopneming (Zwolle) (NL), Website
Sight 7: Potgietersingel
The Potgietersingel is a park in the city of Zwolle. The park was laid out at the beginning of the nineteenth century on former fortifications, from the seventeenth century. The park is named after the Zwolle-born writer-poet and De Gids editor Everhardus Johannes Potgieter.
Sight 8: Park Eekhout
Eekhout is a park in the city of Zwolle. The park was originally the garden of the villa Eekhout. The park was bought by the municipality of Zwolle in 1910. The park was completely modified in 2002, making the park appear 'bigger'. The park is now used for various activities by the Freule Eekhout Foundation.
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