Lijnbaan, Architectural ensemble and shopping street in Rotterdam Centrum, Netherlands.
The Lijnbaan extends for 800 meters through Rotterdam's center, featuring continuous storefronts connected by wooden canopies and dedicated pedestrian walkways.
Architects Jo van den Broek and Jaap Bakema created this commercial district in 1953 as part of Rotterdam's reconstruction following World War II.
The glass appliqué artwork titled 'TIJD' by Milou van Ham and Tsead Brunja adds artistic elements to this modernist commercial space.
The 2018 renovation maintained the original 1950s appearance while updating retail spaces to meet current commercial requirements and accessibility standards.
This street established a new model for urban commercial development as the Netherlands' first automobile-free shopping area, influencing city planning worldwide.
Location: Rotterdam
Inception: 1953
Architects: Van den Broek en Bakema, Jo van den Broek, Jaap Bakema, Hugh Maaskant, Herman Bakker, Arie Krijgsman, Frans van Gool
Architectural style: modern architecture, reconstruction-period architecture
Part of: Top 100 of Dutch monuments 1940-1958
GPS coordinates: 51.92111,4.47667
Latest update: May 11, 2025 05:31
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