Market Hall, Indoor market hall in Rotterdam, Netherlands
Market Hall is an architectural structure in Rotterdam, Netherlands, shaped like an arch made of concrete and glass. The facade consists of transparent panels that allow natural light into the interior and provide views of the surrounding city.
Construction began in 2009 on land previously used as a parking lot, and the building opened to the public five years later. During excavation, remains of a medieval settlement were discovered and are now displayed inside the building.
The name refers to its role as a covered trading place where vendors sell fresh produce and prepared food beneath the painted ceiling. Visitors move through the stands and experience a mix of Dutch market traditions with stalls offering international specialties from around the world.
The hall is free to enter, and market stalls open daily during typical city center hours. Visitors find escalators and lifts connecting all levels and providing access to shops and restaurants throughout the building.
The arched structure contains apartments whose residents live directly above the market activity and can look down onto the stalls through their windows. This combination of housing and commerce was a first in the Netherlands when it opened.
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