Chinatown in Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Batavierenstraat

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 21, 2024

1. Batavierenstraat Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

De Batavierenstraat is vernoemd naar het feit dat in de vorige eeuw veel goederen door slepers werden vervoerd, dit werd gedaan op sleeën of met lange wagens met paarden ervoor. Rond 1860 noemde een vereniging van slepers zich 'de Batavieren te paard'. De vereniging was vaak van de partij bij de vele optochten die ter gelegenheid van locale en nationale feesten en manifestaties werden gehouden. De Batavieren te paard genoten een grote populariteit. Zo groot zelfs dat in 1865 deze straat naar hen werd vernoemd.

(English translation:)
The Batavierenstraat is named after the fact that in the last century many goods were transported by drayage, this was done on sleds or with long wagons with horses in front. Around 1860 an association of draymen called themselves 'the Batavians on horseback'. The association was often involved in the many parades held on the occasion of local and national festivals and events. The Batavians on horseback enjoyed great popularity. So big in fact that this street was named after them in 1865.

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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.

Location. 51° 55.233′ N, 4° 28.129′ E. Marker is in Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland (South Holland). It is in Chinatown. It is at the intersection of Batavierenstraat and West-Kruiskade, on the right when traveling north on Batavierenstraat. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Batavierenstraat 45a, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland 3014 AT, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic Europe,

the Benelux Low Countries,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire

and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Gouvernestraat (within shouting distance of this marker); Anna Paulownastraat (Anna Pavlovna) (within shouting distance of this marker); Diergaardesingel (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Wijkpark / Neighborhood Park - de Reus van Rotterdam / the Giant of Rotterdam (about 90 meters away); Josephstraat (about 90 meters away); Drievriendenstraat / “Three Friends” Street (about 120 meters away); Coolsestraat (about 180 meters away); Van Speijkstraat - Jan van Speyk (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rotterdam.

Batavierenstraat Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 21, 2024

2. Batavierenstraat Marker - wide view

Credits. This page was last revised on April 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 14, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 122 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 14, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.