There are many iconic Rotterdam buildings along the banks of the Rijnhaven and the Maashaven. On this rooftop walk, you will visit two industrial monuments: Las Palmas and Maassilo, as well as one of the most recent and innovative developments in this area: De Groene Kaap.

About the route

• Las Palmas (1953), the former workshop building of the Holland America Line on the Wilhelminapier, was completely restored in 2007 under the supervision of architectural firm Benthem Crouwel. During this restoration, a sort of penthouse was added to the roof: an office that seems to float, supported only by thin columns.
• De Groene Kaap recently received the Dak van het jaar (‘Rooftop of the Year’) Award 2021. In this housing project on Katendrecht, city and nature find each other. In addition to the apartments and shops, rooftop gardens, courtyards and footbridges have also been constructed.
• Maassilo, the concrete colossus at the edge of the Maashaven. Some know it used to be a grain silo – the purpose for which the building was designed in 1906. For others, the Maassilo mainly represents Now&Wow, the legendary nightclub that was located there for a number of years from 2003 onwards. Today, the Maassilo is still a leading party location, and several companies have their offices there.

This route is part of the Rotterdam Rooftop Days.

Photo: Fleur Beerthuis

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