As you enter the station hall, your eye catches the huge bell gable with the distinctive gold letters ‘Central Station’, a nod to the past.
Rotterdam Centraal has come a long way since it opened in 1957. Designed by Sybold van Ravesteyn, the original station had a charming, classical look. But the growing city and increasing number of passengers called for something bigger. In 2014, the brand-new Rotterdam Centraal opened, designed by a team of architects including Benthem Crouwel Architects.
With its imposing roof, large glass area and an undulating canopy that points invitingly towards the city, the station is the perfect fusion of functionality and aesthetics. Now, more than 170,000 passengers board trains here every day to destinations in the Netherlands and beyond, such as Paris, London and Berlin.
The sleek, futuristic design has won several architecture awards and is an impressive entrance to Rotterdam. The station features more than 10,000 solar panels and smart energy solutions, making it one of the greenest stations in the Netherlands.
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