BKOR launches Art Route Rotterdam, from Central Station to Overschie

On Construction Day, Saturday May 18, BKOR will present the seventh edition of Art Route Rotterdam. This route departs from the north side of Central Station and goes via the Stationssingel, past Diergaarde Blijdorp and Kleinpolderplein to Overschie. Rotterdam Art Route, from Central Station to Overschie is a walking or cycling route along 20 works of art and 11 architectural structures. The starting point is the north side of Central Station and via the Stationssingel, Diergaarde Blijdorp and Kleinpolderplein the route leads you to Overschie. The 'end point' is the work of art Mikado (1975) by André Volten at Rotterdam The Hague Airport.

Overschie

Shortly after the Second World War, this part of Rotterdam grew into an important part of the city. Rotterdam was struggling with a housing shortage and the new economy also needed space. That is why many homes, schools and shops were built rapidly in Overschie from the 1950s onwards. The brand new system construction made Overschie an architectural testing ground. It became an urban neighborhood with peace, space and harmony. To such an extent that when the houses deteriorated at the end of the last century, architects protested against demolition: start renovating. Because although the old village was swallowed up by progress, Overschie was a time machine that takes us back to the progress ideals of the 1950s. This art and architecture route takes you to this period of reconstruction.

Bicycle tour

From May 16 to 19, Rotterdam celebrates the reconstruction of the city. During the Construction Days, many tours, lectures and exhibitions are organized at various places in the city. To celebrate the new route map, Platform Wederopbouw is organizing a bicycle tour on Saturday, May 18 from 14.00:16.00 PM to XNUMX:XNUMX PM. During this cycle tour, guide and reconstruction expert Paul Groenendijk shows fascinating art and architecture on the route from Central Station to Overschie.

Date Saturday 18 in May
Time 14.00 - 16.00 hours
Start location Stationssingel, north side of Central Station
Final location Burgemeester Baumannlaan, Overschie
Pricing 7,50 €
Attendees Maximum 17
Note Bring your own bicycle, or rent an OV bicycle at the station
You can register here.

Art routes

In recent years, BKOR has created various art routes, which lead past many works of art throughout the city. All routes are offered as PDFs in Dutch and English via this website, but a foldable map is also still available free of charge at Rotterdam Tourist Information on Stationsplein. The routes have also been made accessible to your mobile phone without having to download an app. Go to www.bkor.nl/routes, select the route you want to walk or cycle, and see where you are on the map. Have fun walking or cycling!

Rotterdam Art Route, from Central Station to Overschie was created in collaboration with Platform Wederopbouw Rotterdam.