Markthal Rotterdam, Netherlands

In Rotterdam in the Netherlands there is one especially strange building looking like something out of a futuristic science fiction movie but it's a food market also with many restaurants and bars set in a building like you have never seen before. It's one of the world's most unusual food markets. At the same time it's a condominium with 228 apartments. From the outside the building only looks a little bit unusual with that curved roof and as you walk along the side of it you might notice the apartments with their balconies up above. When you step into the building it really takes off, bringing you on a kaleidoscopic journey that's almost like entering a fantasy land and there's lots of great food from all parts of the world. The innovative shape of the roof is further complemented by the amazing mural depicting a cornucopia of the foods that are on offer in the market along with flowers and butterflies. This unique artwork covers 11,000 m² making it reputedly the largest picture in the world it was created by Arno Coenen and Iris Roskam. Open all day every day until 8 PM and at night it looks even more spectacular. We will be showing you a lot of that evening scene later in the program.
The Markthal in Rotterdam is one of the most outstanding modern buildings you'll ever see. It's an incredible enclosed food court in a big U-shape, with apartments all up above and around, and a tremendous huge food market down here in the middle. They've got restaurants, they've got take-away foods, they've got snack bars, there is a supermarket downstairs, a wine bar, a lot of beer, a lot of people, fresh produce, cheese, everything you can imagine, a hundred different food booths, 20 different restaurants. It's just a great spot in the heart of Rotterdam.
It's got cheese, noodles, pasta, pizza, sushi, frozen yogurt, fish and chips, churros, fresh fruits, French baked goods, Italian, Spanish, Asian, Dutch, Indian, Vietnamese, Turkish, Lebanese, Syrian, Chinese, Greek. There's salads, coffee, cappuccino, donuts and cupcakes, chocolates, licorice, seafood, sausages, spice, frittes, calamari, Portuguese custard tarts, nuts, herbs, dried fruits, waffles, wine shops, bakeries, tapas, hams, olives, tapenade, juices, mushrooms, Croquettes. There is a kitchen utility shop. It is one of the few retail stores here in a place you could easily spend a lot of euro. An Asian grocery store, bubble tea, sandwiches, burgers, crepes, and more.
The attraction of coming to the Markthal is only secondarily about the food, the wonderful food that's here, with the tremendous international variety that we will show you in a moment - but of course you can find lots of restaurants and food shops anywhere in town. The impact of the Markthal is more about the total experience, the setting, the building, the mural, the people, the wonderful combination of fast food, gourmet food and markets all around you framed in some kind of miraculous building. It's an amazing unique combination.

The artist Coenen explained, “You could just look at the wonderful, almost psychedelic picture for it’s beauty, which points out the miracle that food is there for you,” ‘It is a work with a spiritual, religious feel to it. However, its larger-than-life size is not a tale of religion; it’s about nature.

The attraction of coming to the market hall is only secondarily about the food, the wonderful food that's here with the tremendous international variety that we will show you in a moment - but of course you can find lots of restaurants and food shops anywhere in town. The impact of the marked hall is more about the total experience, the setting, the building, the mural, the people, the wonderful combination of fast food gourmet food and markets all around you. It's an amazing unique combination.

Open all day every day until 8 PM and at night it looks even more spectacular will be showing you a lot of that evening seen later in the program.

The Market Hall in Rotterdam is one of the most outstanding modern buildings you'll ever see. It's an incredible enclosed food court in a big U-shape, with apartments all up above and around and a tremendous huge food market down here in the middle. They've got restaurants, they've got take-away foods, they've got snack bars, there is a supermarket downstairs, a wine bar, a lot of beer, a lot of people, fresh produce, cheese everything you can imagine, a hundred different food booths, 20 different restaurants. It's just a great spot in the heart of Rotterdam.

[aakardev]

I lived in Rotterdam. Its a beautiful city. Markthal looks very interesting place n urban design concept. Must visit. On my list. Thanks for vlog.

[jomariGaza]

Thank you sir for this beautiful and informative video. New friend here.

[luisamontes]

Excelente video por las vistas y por el contenido tan interesante.
¡Muchas gracias!

[giacobbepietro]

Thumbs up Dennis for Another beautiful episode!

[swinters]

Yet another very detailed and informative video. Keep them coming, Dennis!

[Albshr]

Very interesting building, thank you.

[ageoflove]

It really is the highlight Rotterdam needed. Love it.

[lowesonia]

It reminds me of the ancient Dutch Immense exchange halls. Very spectacular, love the painted interior. Surprised only 228 apartments. Excellent idea to create a centre commerce that will be a focal point

[finalascent]

Went to Rotterdam to catch a three-day freighter trip to Hull and back. Spent the next four days sightseeing there, loved every moment. A highly underrated city for tourism (vs. Amsterdam). And I made damned sure I went to Markthal. Loved it!

[tupisamba]

Enjoyed the video, as always. Awaiting the main one!

[richardrosen]

Think I`ll take an apartment for at least two weeks in this incredible place - then I`ll eat until I drop !!! Have seen lot of travel shows featuring this market but have never seen inside. 10 out of 10 Dennis -fantastic video.

[Felinius]

I just saw this on Twitter, and this would be a DREAM to live in!

[Beun]

I've been there a few times and it's incredible!

[rogersexton]

An extremely interesting video - and like all of your videos, extremely informative. I would add one point. The Markthal is quite a long walk from Rotterdam CENTRAAL train station, but it is very close to Rotterdam BLAAK main line and metro stations.

[borderreiver]

that is one stunning buikding being an indoor market surrounded by apartments....

[donluisguerra]

Were the Apartments inaccessible for a tour? Curious!

[hh]

It is an exquisite place to stay in Rotterdam Mukul from Jalpaiguri India

[nederlandmijnvaderland]

3:47 That park is going to disappear for another high rise so no green spot in an already overbuilt city for people to enjoy, one of the few green areas in the concrete jungle that is the center of Rotterdam. Also sucks for the people who bought an appartment at the Markthal thinking they can enjoy a nice view, they'll be looking at another building instead.

[RussHanomantemp]

Good argument for Rotterdam! Is walking distance from the apartment!

[ikhlasberkane]

I am going now to it its amzing, i am living in rotterdammm