Coolsingel, Rotterdam

Name: Coolsingel
Address: Rotterdam, Netherlands

#61 among attractions in Rotterdam

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Coolsingel is one of the best known streets in central Rotterdam. It is located in the Cool district. The street leads from the Hofplein to the Churchillplein. Plans were announced in 2016 to reduce traffic congestion on the street. The redevelopment is expected to cost 47 million euros and to be finished by 2020. In 2021 the renovation was finished giving cyclists and pedestrians more space. Car traffic was reduced from 4 lanes to 2 lanes. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°55'22"N, 4°28'43"E

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Stadscentrum (Cool)Rotterdam Netherlands

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Coolsingel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lijnbaan, Museum Rotterdam, Market Hall, Statue of Erasmus.

~620 ftSW
Shopping district, Shopping
Lijnbaan, Rotterdam
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Rotterdam, the Lijnbaan stands as a testament to post-war urban development and the modernist movement. This pedestrian shopping district, which first opened its paths in 1953, was designed by the architectural firm Van den Broek and Bakema as...
~640 ftE
Museum, History museum
Museum Rotterdam, Rotterdam
4 min walk • Museum Rotterdam, nestled in the heart of Rotterdam, Netherlands, serves as a cultural repository showcasing the city's rich history and vibrant present. As a dynamic institution, it is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the collective memory of Rotterdam's...
0.4 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Market
Market Hall, Rotterdam
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Rotterdam, the Market Hall (Markthal in Dutch) stands as a testament to modern architecture and cultural diversity. This iconic semi-circular building, completed in 2014, is not only a residential and office space but also a vibrant public...
~1340 ftE
Monuments and statues
Statue of Erasmus, Rotterdam
7 min walk • Standing proudly in the heart of Rotterdam, the Statue of Erasmus is a testament to one of the city's most renowned historical figures, Desiderius Erasmus. Crafted by the celebrated Dutch sculptor Hendrick de Keyser, this striking sculpture honors the influential...
0.4 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum
Maritiem Museum, Rotterdam
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Rotterdam, the Maritiem Museum stands as a testament to the city's rich maritime heritage. This dynamic institution, situated in the bustling port area, offers visitors an immersive journey through the Netherlands' seafaring history, from the...
~1580 ftE
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Event space
Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk, Rotterdam
8 min walk • The Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk stands as a historical beacon in the heart of Rotterdam, Netherlands. This venerable church, with its roots deeply embedded in the medieval era, is the only remnant of the city's original medieval architecture, as much of Rotterdam was...
0.4 miW
Museum, Historical place, Architecture
Groothandelsgebouw, Rotterdam
11 min walk • The Groothandelsgebouw, an architectural landmark in the bustling city of Rotterdam, Netherlands, is not only a testament to post-war reconstruction but also a vibrant center for business and culture. Though not a museum in the traditional sense, its historical...
~1560 ftW
Tower
Delftse Poort, Rotterdam
8 min walk • Delftse Poort is a twin-tower skyscraper complex at Weena 505 next to the Rotterdam Centraal railway station in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Tower I is 151.35 m with 41 stories, and Tower II is 93 m with 25 stories. Until May 2009, Tower I was the tallest office tower in the Netherlands.
0.4 miSW
Monuments and statues
Santa Claus Sculpture, Rotterdam
12 min walk • Santa Claus, popularly known as the Buttplug Gnome, is a 2001 statue by Paul McCarthy in the Eendrachtsplein square of Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
~1290 ftSW
Square, Outdoor activities, Park
Schouwburgplein, Rotterdam
7 min walk • Theatre Square is a plaza situated in the heart of the city of Rotterdam, and is flanked by the municipal theatre, concert hall, restaurants, and cafes.
~590 ftE
Postmodern architecture
Timmerhuis, Rotterdam
3 min walk • The Timmerhuis is a building complex in the Stadsdriehoek district in the center of Rotterdam. The building is a combination of post-World War II reconstruction architecture by municipal architect J.R.A. Koops and contemporary architecture by the Office for Metropolitan Architecture.

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Which popular attractions are close to Coolsingel?

Nearby attractions include Timmerhuis, Rotterdam (3 min walk), Museum Rotterdam, Rotterdam (4 min walk), Hofplein, Rotterdam (5 min walk), Weena, Rotterdam (7 min walk).

How to get to Coolsingel by public transport?

The nearest stations to Coolsingel:

Metro

Stadhuis • Lines: D, E (1 min walk)
Beurs • Lines: A, B, C, D, E (8 min walk)

Tram

Stadhuis • Lines: 12, 21, 23, 24 (2 min walk)
Pompenburg • Lines: 7, 8 (4 min walk)

Bus

Weena • Lines: 38 (5 min walk)
Pompenburg • Lines: 38 (5 min walk)

Train

Rotterdam Centraal (12 min walk)

Ferry

Rotterdam, Erasmusbrug • Lines: 20, 201, 202 (26 min walk)