Hofpleinlijnviaduct, Railway viaduct in Rotterdam, Netherlands
The Hofpleinlijnviaduct is a railway bridge stretching roughly 1,900 meters (6,200 feet) through Rotterdam, built with approximately 189 concrete arches. The structure once carried two railway tracks and continues to shape the cityscape with its distinctive architectural presence.
Built between 1904 and 1908, this viaduct carried the Netherlands' first electrified railway line. The connection between Rotterdam Hofplein and Scheveningen represented a major advance in regional transportation.
The spaces beneath the arches have transformed from empty voids into shops and workshops where local businesses operate. This repurposing has given the structure a vibrant place in the everyday life of the city.
The viaduct stopped carrying trains in 2010 and is now being redeveloped into public spaces and business areas. Visitors can explore the structure and visit the shops and facilities located beneath the arches.
This was the first major reinforced concrete project in the Netherlands, featuring decorative stonework and sculptures by artist Jan Altorf. These artistic details give the industrial structure an unusual aesthetic dimension.
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