Market Hall

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.

Location: Rotterdam

Inception: October 2014

Architects: Winy Maas, Jacob van Rijs, Nathalie de Vries, MVRDV

Official opening: October 1, 2014

Floors above the ground: 16

Elevators: 26

Address: Dominee Jan Scharpstraat, Centrum, Rotterdam

Website: http://markthalrotterdam.nl

GPS coordinates: 51.92011,4.48695

Latest update: December 17, 2025 09:13