In the Stadsdriehoek, where Rotterdam was first founded, you’ll now find charming boutiques and some highlights of contemporary architecture.
This is the neighbourhood for you if you love architecture and a good spot of shopping. The Stadsdriehoek is the medieval heart of Rotterdam, which was once bounded by the triangle formed by the Coolsingel, Goudsesingel and the former River Maas. It was here, with the construction of a dam, that the foundations for a world city were laid. You can’t see any trace of that now, as the 1940 bombing raid wiped out almost everything. Fortunately, the people of Rotterdam lived up to their motto ‘Stronger through struggle’ and rebuilt the city in no time at all. The neighbourhood now boasts numerous architectural gems, such as the Cube Houses, the Markthal and the Timmerhuis.
