Piet Heynstraat (Piet Heyn Street), Rotterdam

Piet Heynstraat is a short street in Rotterdam’s historic Delfshaven district, named after the famous 17th-century Dutch navigator and the area's native, Piet Heyn.

The street lies in the heart of Old Delfshaven, running for about 50 meters from Voorhaven to Piet Heynplein. At the end of the street, on the square, you’ll see the monument dedicated to Piet Heyn.

The man was born in Delfshaven on November 25, 1577. The street was originally known as Kerkstraat, or Church Street, because of its location near the Old Church. Eventually, Heyn became one of the Netherlands’ best-known naval commanders, particularly after capturing a Spanish silver fleet in 1628.

His original birthplace was demolished in the 19th century, but was then reconstructed on the same site, at 6 Piet Heynstraat. Today, it is known as Piet Heyn's House.

The street received its present name, Piet Heynstraat, in 1870, the same year the nearby monument to Piet Heyn was unveiled.