Located in the heart of Rotterdam's city center, Donner is a beloved bookstore housed in the monumental former ABN Amro bank building.
Donner boasts an extensive collection, offering books on a wide range of topics, from literature and photography to travel, fashion, and beyond. For English readers, there’s a broad selection of titles to explore. Whether you're after a novel, cookbook, or even a birthday card, you’ll likely find exactly what you’re looking for here.
On the ground floor, Café Donner invites you to relax with a coffee after browsing the shelves. Upstairs, you can discover even more treasures, including older books, CDs, toys, and Rotterdam-themed photo albums.
One thing I love is their attention to detail. Every present you buy is wrapped beautifully with a cool selection of wrapping paper, making gift-giving even more special.
For me, supporting local bookstores like Donner is essential to keeping them alive. Every visit feels like a small contribution to preserving a vital part of literature. Even if I just stop by for a quick birthday card, I almost always end up spending more time exploring, and I never leave empty-handed.
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