Oude Westen in Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Zijdewindestraat

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 20, 2024

1. Zijdewindestraat Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

De Zijdewindestraat dankt haar naam aan de voormalige boerderij 'Zijdewinde', die ongeveer ter hoogte van de Statentunnel lag. De naam herinnerde waarschijnlijk aan een oude waterkering of binnendijk, die meestal tevens een grensscheiding was en in vroegere tijden zijdewind of zijdwende geheten.

(English translation:)

Zijdewindestraat takes its name from the former 'Zijdewinde' farm, which was located roughly where the Statentunnel is today. The name likely referred to an old water barrier or inner dike—often serving as a boundary line as well — known in earlier times as a zijdewinde or zijdwende.

Erected by the 32N.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Man-Made Features • Roads & Vehicles.

Location. 51° 55.198′ N, 4° 27.892′ E. Marker is in Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland (South Holland). It is in Oude Westen. It is on Zijdewindestraat, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Zijdewindestraat 153, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland 3014 NR, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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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: Tiendstraat / “Tithe Street” (within shouting distance of this marker); Tiendplein (within shouting distance of this marker); Zijdewindeplein (within shouting distance of this marker); Korte Bajonetstraat / “Little Bayonet” Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 1ste Middellandstraat (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Palmdwarsstraat (about 90 meters away); Van Speijkstraat - Jan van Speyk (about 120 meters away); Coolsestraat (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rotterdam.

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

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein

2. Zijdewindestraat Marker - wide view

Credits. This page was last revised on August 18, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 18, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.