You can experience the maritime past of Rotterdam in the Wijnhaven. This old port suffered a lot during the Second World War. Many old buildings have been lost. The stately White House, the oldest skyscraper in Europe, is one of the few historic buildings still standing. Near the Wijnhaven is also the […]
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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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January 31, 1953. Because the storm tide coincided with spring tide, the water in the southern North Sea rose to extreme heights. Dykes broke and Zeeland and parts of South Holland were flooded, resulting in more than 1800 deaths. One thing was certain: that should never happen again. After the flood disaster, the Netherlands did everything possible to […]
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Haircutter and barber Schorem is a real household name in the city. If you're looking for a cool look, you've come to the right place. Just walk in. They do not work by appointment, so first come first served. Unfortunately, women are unlucky. Only men can come by for a new haircut. Ladies can go […]
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Café Ari is a typical Rotterdam café from the well-known catering entrepreneur Ger Koedam. Named after the most Rotterdam first name you can think of, this is an excellent place to get to know Rotterdammers. Tout known Rotterdam comes here. For years it was also the favorite pub of the now deceased night mayor Jules Deelder. […]
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Is the rain hitting the windows and can you hear the wind rushing through the trees? Then visit the Dutch Steam Foundation. Here you will learn all about historical steam-powered tools and means of transport. The foundation has steam locomotives, diesel locomotives and carriages on five tracks in the steam depot. Walk past old trains, sniff […]
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The Fenix Food Factory is heaven on earth for real foodies. The daily fresh market in Katendrecht is a place where culinary and talented entrepreneurs are involved in the origin of the products and prepare their food in an honest way. The sound of grinding fresh coffee, the smell of oven-fresh bread and the […]
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The former Van Nelle Factory was built between 1925 and 1931. The building is considered one of the most important industrial monuments in the Netherlands and is internationally renowned for its pioneering design in which air, light and space were given a new meaning in architecture. Since 2014, the factory is even on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The factory, where […]
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Anyone looking for a piece of picturesque Rotterdam should visit historic Delfshaven. The former port of Delft survived the war, making it one of the few places in the city where you can relive old times. Visit the Old Church, the old mill, historic buildings, canals and courtyards. Internationally, Delfshaven is […]
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May 14, 1940. German bombers fly over Rotterdam and destroy almost the entire historic city center within fifteen minutes. Only a few buildings survive, including the Laurenskerk. The video below clearly shows that the church is one of the few buildings that have survived. It is also the last medieval building […]
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