De Witte Leeuw, Historical monument on Diezerstraat in Zwolle, Netherlands.
De Witte Leeuw is an architecturally significant building in Zwolle marked by a prominent white lion sculpture beneath the first-floor window. Family crests are carved below the second-floor windows, adding decorative detail to the historic facade.
The building was established in 1666 as a brewery by Albert Brouwer and designed by city architect Abraham de Cock during a key period of Zwolle's growth. Over the centuries it shifted from beverage production to other commercial uses, reflecting the changing economy of the city.
The building displays royal symbols on its facade that mark its former role as a supplier to the Dutch court. These emblems show how important merchants in Zwolle maintained connections to power and prestige through their trade.
The building sits on Diezerstraat and is easy to reach on foot as part of Zwolle's town center. Today it operates as a retail space, so the facade is clearly visible from the street and can be viewed at any time.
The facade preserves the name of Ad Hendriksen, a former owner who ran a fur and hat shop after the building transitioned from distillery operations. This detail reveals a layer of local commercial history that often goes unnoticed by casual visitors.
Location: Zwolle
Inception: 1666
GPS coordinates: 52.51250,6.09556
Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:41
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