Markthal

About

Markthal, officially the Market Hall, is Rotterdam’s iconic mixed‑use building that opened on 1 October 2014. The 40‑metre high arch is the world’s largest glass‑window cable structure, and inside the main hall a 11,000‑square‑metre digital mural called "Hoorn des Overvloeds" (Horn of Plenty) by Arno Coenen and Iris Roskam covers the ceiling. The building houses a bustling food market, over 100 restaurants and cafés, 228 apartments, 4,600 m² of retail space, 1,600 m² of horeca, and a 24‑hour parking garage beneath it. Entry is free, and visitors can explore world‑famous stalls and designer shops while enjoying the dramatic light and artwork of Rotterdam’s first fully covered market.

Highlights

• Horn of Plenty Mural
• Glassy Cable Arch
• First Covered Market

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At a glance

• Typical visit: about 2 hours