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Lijnbaan Shopping Centre

area, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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The Lijnbaan Shopping Centre, located in Rotterdam, Netherlands, was a pioneering development that emerged after World War II. Rotterdam's city center and port facilities were heavily damaged during the war, leading to a comprehensive rebuilding effort. The Lijnbaan was designed as a completely new inner city concept, featuring spacious and functional architecture. It became a prototype for pedestrian-only shopping centers across Europe and America, emphasizing a modern, river-oriented design that garnered both professional and tourist admiration.1

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  2. 6 Buildings You’ll Want to Visit in the Netherlands

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