Well-known shopping streets in Rotterdam are the shopping center the Lijnbaan, in the center of Rotterdam, like fashion shops, Bergsedorpsstraat in Hillegersberg, the Hoogstraat, the Coolsingel with the city hall, and the Weena, which runs from the Central Station to the Hofplein. A modern shopping venue is the Beurstraverse, better known by the informal name 'Koopgoot' ('Buying/Shopping Gutter', after its low-lying position, crossing Rotterdam's main street Coolsingel below street level).
Another prominent shopping center, called Alexandrium (sometimes still called by its former name Oosterhof), lies in the east of Rotterdam. It includes a large kitchen and furniture center.
One special shopping aera in Rotterdam you will find in Hillegersberg, in the North of Rotterdam. Shopping in Hillegersberg is a good way to see all kind of luxury shops in one aerea you can easily walk in a few hours. |
