People of many different nationalities live around Rijnhoutplein. To give the square a special, international atmosphere, a number of palm trees (Trachycarpus fortunei) were planted in 2007. || Here you will find Augmented Reality -> read more below|| Since 1995, there has also been a statue of three women on the square, made by the Rotterdam [...]
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In addition to the horse chestnut and the wingnut, there are more special trees in this park. For example, there are some Hungarian oaks (Quercus frainetto), which mainly grow on sunny, dry mountain slopes in southern and southwestern Europe, but also do well here. A young brown beech (Fagus sylvatica 'Altropunicea') stands next to a large conifer. This conifer (Cupressocyparis) […]
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Wijkpark Oude Westen is located on the West Kruiskade. This part of Rotterdam is also popularly called 'Chinatown'. The neighborhood park used to be a courtyard of the nearby retirement home, but is now a semi-public neighborhood park. || Here you will find Augmented Reality -> read more below|| During the time of urban renewal, this park was [...]
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During the development of Central Station, the nearby Kruisplein was also renovated. To give the square a green appearance and make it an attractive residential area, five rows of two-trunk plane trees (Platanus x hispanica) were chosen. || Here you will find Augmented Reality -> read more below|| The V-shape of the trees is a […]
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The calendar surprises you every day with funny Rotterdam puns, sayings, words and remarkable photos. Well-known and less well-known Rotterdammers have contributed to this tear-off calendar! You want the calendar of 2023, don't you!!!? Then click here!
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Toil, toil, test, taste, take pictures and film… but it worked! MUST SEE Maastricht is now available in the app and website! “I've been living in Maastricht for years, but every time I discover hidden gems myself,” says our editor-in-chief Immy Willekens. She worked very hard with our photographer and film crew this summer […]
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With this tour you will discover Rotterdam completely in one day! You will see historic Rotterdam, MUST SEE locations and trendy places to eat and drink. In this tour we guide you all the way from breakfast to going out, have fun!
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You may not see it, but here at the Westzeedijk underground you will find a real nuclear air raid shelter from the Cold War. Fifty people could be accommodated here in the event of a nuclear attack. Brought the bunker to life Curious about the bunker, but not in the mood to break in and […]
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Would you like to experience the full skyline of Rotterdam? Take a romantic evening walk along the Nieuwe Maas and enjoy the view. The large bend in the river gives you a beautiful view of the characteristic skyline of Rotterdam. Below tips for drinks with skyline view! Along the Maasboulevard you can see the best that the city has to offer […]
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Curious about domestic life in Rotterdam before and after the Second World War? Then you should definitely go to the Oude Jacob Catshuis in the north of the city. The museum house consists of two houses. One of these is an original alcove house. That is special, because most of them have long since been demolished. Alcove The alcove house, which was built [...]
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