DELIGHTFULLY DIVERSE Beursplein - Korte Hoogstraat - Coolsingel - Meent - Pannekoekstraat - Nieuwemarkt - HoogstraatJust past Beurstraverse you will find a wealth of unique, intimate and exclusive shops. The choice around Meent and the Maagd van Holland Kwartier is so diverse that the name Quartier Varié is certainly appropriate here. From vintage and design to children’s books and exclusive gifts; here you can find it all.
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BEURSPLEIN AREA
At Funkie House (Korte Hoogstraat 15a) you can deck yourself out, from head to toe, in a cool new outfit. There is a choice of countless brands, such as Gsus, Indian Rose and Emily the Strange. Yendor (Korte Hoogstraat 16a) is the place to be for comic fanatics. This large store not only stocks comics, but also board games, jigsaw puzzles and
a large collection of models of comic characters. A pavement café with allure opened on Beursplein is Staal (Beursplein 33). Here you can also enjoy lunch and dinner on the first floor of the stock exchange building. Stylish fashion with a sporty touch from Lacoste, Gaastra and others can be found at Philly (Coolsingel 60). Reminiscent of
sport city Philadelphia, sport, culture and fashion fuse here. MEENT
If you are looking for the most beautiful gifts and accessories for the home, try Face 1 Design (no. 122). In the showroom of this design / gift store you will find such brands as Alessi, Ritzenhoff and Kosta Boda. Thousands of children’s books and unique toys can be found at the Kleine Kapitein (no. 77). They also stock (children’s) furniture
by Stokke, such as the famous Tripp Trapp children’s chair. Why not indulge yourself at Sabon (no. 54-56)? All of their soaps, bath and shower products are made from natural ingredients. Zola (no. 60) is a trendy store for young women. The collection includes such labels as Nolita, Jet Set and La Fée Maraboutée.
MAAGD VAN HOLLAND KWARTIER
Cheeky is the keyword that links all the shops, galleries and catering establishments in this compact shopping area. At Depot Rotterdam (Pannekoekstraat 66a) you will find designer furniture of the 1960s and ’70s, but mainly a lot of contemporary yet timeless designs. Twee Twintig (Botersloot 40a-42a) sells old and new classics for the home,
including furniture by Thonet, Gispen and Mies van der Rohe. At Toaster (Pannekoekstraat 38a) you can relax in one of the comfy settees and enjoy a delicious double-thick toasted sandwich. The perfect place for shoppers to take a break! Finally, why not pop into Galerie Puur (Botersloot 50a), where they specialise in pure, handmade jewellery, watches and bags.
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