Veere Travel Guide

 Twan Says:  The Great Church originated in 1348, since 1811 the church was used by soldiers of Napoleon as a military hospital, the church has been a while beggars house and barracks. The building still bears clear traces of an eventful past. 

 Twan Says:  The Hall of Veere from the fifteenth century with the beautiful façade, the tower with the bells dates from the late sixteenth century. The carillon has been voted one of the prettiest in the Netherlands. The council chamber is on the first floor. Here is the example... 

 ATLC Says:  26 April: Open Day KNRM (10:00-16:00 hrs)The Royal Dutch Rescue Association has an open day, free entrance.http://www.veere-stad.nl/2008/04/05/open-dag-knrm-2008/Join a tour on a rescue boat, various demonstrations, rescue shop, rowing and activities for children. 29 April:... 

 Luchonda Says:  Veere is a cosy historical village, built on the shore of the Western ScheldtTouristicaly popular in disproportion of it's size. But that is the charm of this romantic villageThe townhall itself, a highlight in the small city, located near the sea. I just couldn't get enough... 

 Luchonda Says:  Yes indeed a big church for such a small village. Tall windows have been filled with bricks ' see the difference in the picture 'Most probably it was caused by it's war history and the numberous incidents caused by the strong coastal winds. 

 Luchonda Says:  The great Church a big Gothic church with an unfinished tower in Veere dates from 1348. As from 1811 Napoleon Bonaparte, the french emperor even used the Church as a hospital for his soldiers. Later on it was a "house for beggars" Actualy it only can be visited in the peak... 

 Luchonda Says:  The Campveerse Toren, builded around 1500 as fortification of the harbour. A place with a romantic view on the river. The place were you can hire a tourist excursion on the lake, a place with a nice restaurant and hotel, only pricewise interesting if you can manage special... 

 Luchonda Says:  The Scottish trading house and actualy a museum. The scottish house and staple place for import of wool buided in the 17th century by rich traders. Veere was a perfect place trading goods between the former britisch imperium and the golden years of the Netherlands. The... 

 ATLC Says:  Freshly baked and warm with butter and icing sugar. Very light and airy and crisp. You can also get them with cream, icecream and or fruits and preserves.Opening hours (bakery and lunchroom):Mon-Fri 8.00 - 17.30 | Sat 8.00 - 17.00 | Sun 09.00- 17.00 € 3, 50 (2008) 

 Luchonda Says:  You have several ways to stroll in this romantic village. Traditionally your two feet, a bike, although i didn't see a "bike to hire" shop, so take your own bike. But i saw this horse taxi in the mainstreet. I think it was a private, and local transport.Second picture :... 

 Luchonda Says:  Wolfert and Mary cellar ! A souvenir shop. Watch out your steps, located at the main street of Veerle.In previous times it was a basement restaurant called 'In den Struyskelder" But times they are changing. I can imagine that the rent prices are one of the highest in the... 

 Luchonda Says:  Strolling around in this village is sometimes keeping your head up:Many buildings or monuments have an historical symbol- In the main street of Veere :- The coeren blom : dan die het coren doet wassen.....- Arbeidershuysken .... symbolising the harbour workers in the golden... 

 OlafS Says:  In today's modern society you'd expect to be able to get money "from the wall" everywhere. So did I. But no matter how much I searched for a money dispenser (I forgot the English name for those), I couldn't find one. That left me with not enough money to visit the big...