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19-Apr-2019

Rotterdam. Binnenrotte

The centre of Rotterdam comprises four diverse areas: the Park Triangle, the Centrumruit (area around the Lijnbaan), the City Triangle and the Kop van Zuid. Binnenrotte is the central area of the City Triangle and becomes the focus of attention twice a week when the city market is held: an event which can bring together 70,000 people. Before the bombings of the Second World War, the historic centre of Rotterdam, around Binnenrotte, was dominated by the railway viaduct and areas of modest buildings. It was a narrow and claustrophobic centre. Besides the section of the square which was the site of the main market, located in the docks of the old harbour, there was no other square or public space which could be considered the heart of the city. After the war, the great opportunity arose to create a new centre in the city; but the urban reality over recent decades has been an increase in density in this centre due to the building of residential and office buildings around the fast roadways.

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Julie Oldfield28-Jul-2020 01:39
A very interesting composition. The POV is great. V
Walter Otto Koenig27-Jul-2020 15:53
Nice view. What a contrast. "V"
Pierre Martin27-Jul-2020 14:27
beautiful view on that city!
Neil Marcus27-Jul-2020 14:15
An excellent view of disparate shapes. V
George McCarten27-Jul-2020 13:54
Intriguing that not more cities in Europe are modern given the history that concluded 75 years ago.
Graeme27-Jul-2020 09:58
Very well composed scene, Jose.V
Industrial Heritage27-Jul-2020 07:53
Love your composition very much
Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal27-Jul-2020 06:13
Beautiful capture of the building with excellent detail.
Helen Betts27-Jul-2020 04:41
A Ferris wheel isn't something I'd expect to find in that city with its great architecture. V.
KAI-WING LEUNG27-Jul-2020 03:34
Very nice capture and composition! V
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