Chinatown in Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

West-Kruiskade

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 20, 2024

1. West-Kruiskade Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

De West-Kruiskade, de Kruiskade, de Middellandstraat en de Vierambachtstraat vormden de zuiddijk van de ambachten (= rechtsgebied) Blommersdijk en Beukelsdijk. In 1401 werd deze zuiddijk de 'Ka tot Rotterdam in cool' genoemd. De naam Kruiskade komt sinds 1506 voor. Op de oudste kaart waar zij op voor komt, uit 1540, wordt het verlengde van deze kade in westelijke richting tot aan de Delfshavense Schie 'doorgeghraven oude ka' genoemd. Deze moet ouder zijn dan 1389 omdat in dat jaar toestemming werd gegeven tot het graven van de Delfshavense Schie. Ze dankt haar naam waarschijnlijk aan de 'Cruyskamp', een stuk land dat vanaf de 15e eeuw tot in de 18e eeuw in het ambacht Cool was gelegen.

(English translation:)

West-Kruiskade, Kruiskade, Middellandstraat, and Vierambachtstraat formed the southern dike of the ambachten (jurisdictional areas) of Blommersdijk and Beukelsdijk. In 1401, this southern dike was referred to as the 'Ka tot Rotterdam in Cool'. The name Kruiskade has been in use since 1506. On the oldest map featuring it—dating from 1540—the westward extension of this dike, reaching as far as the Delfshavense Schie, is labeled 'doorgeghraven oude ka' (excavated old dike). This section must predate 1389, as permission to dig the Delfshavense Schie was granted in that year. It likely derives its name from the 'Cruyskamp', a plot of land situated within the ambacht of Cool from the 15th through the 18th century.

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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Man-Made Features • Roads & Vehicles • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1401.

Location. 51° 55.211′ N, 4° 28.025′ E. Marker is in Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland (South Holland). It is in Chinatown. It is at the intersection of West-Kruiskade and Drievriendenstraat, on the right when traveling west on West-Kruiskade. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: West-Kruiskade 77, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland 3014 BG, 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: Drievriendenstraat / “Three Friends” Street (here, next to this marker); Josephlaan / Joseph Lane (a few steps from this marker); Josephstraat (within shouting distance of this marker); Coolsestraat (within shouting

West-Kruiskade Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 20, 2024

2. West-Kruiskade Marker - wide view

The marker is visible here in the foreground on the right, between the two red awnings.

distance of this marker); Anna Paulownastraat (Anna Pavlovna) (within shouting distance of this marker); Van Speijkstraat - Jan van Speyk (within shouting distance of this marker); Palmdwarsstraat (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Tiendplein (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rotterdam.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 16, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.