Want to see the whole city at a glance? You can do that within an hour on a drizzly afternoon. Miniworld Rotterdam is an enormous miniature exhibition of more than 500 square meters, inspired by Rotterdam and its spacious surroundings. The focus is on the extensive model railway network, but at least as much care has been given to the landscape, the buildings and the […]
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On the chic Mathenesserlaan you will find the Laurentius and Elisabeth Cathedral, home to an active Roman Catholic parish. The church was designed by P.G. Buskens, and was built in two phases: the rear was built between 1906 and 1908; the front with the two towers was built between 1920 and 1922. When the St. Elisabeth Church […]
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Museum ships, harbor models, sea charts, water troughs; the Maritime Museum shows the influence of shipping in our daily life, how Rotterdam became a world port, and lets you smell the gritty romance on board. Splash! The Maritime Museum is great fun for children. That's because they can dream away from seaman's stories, but especially because of Professor […]
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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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The neo-Gothic St. Hildegardis and Anthony Church from 1892 is the oldest church in the Oude Noorden. It is dedicated to the saints Hildegard of Bingen and Anthony of Padua. It is a quite beautiful example of Dutch architecture, inside and out, although the church is hardly known in non-Catholic Rotterdam. Unique beauty As the National Monuments Service describes it: […]
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Architectural masterpiece, symbol of the city and home to Feyenoord: De Kuip means many different things to many Rotterdammers. But what exactly is that special? There is something magical about De Kuip. Opinions are divided about what it is exactly. Many people say they are the supporters of Feyenoord, others mention the […]
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The beating shopping heart of Rotterdam can be found on the Lijnbaan and the Beurstraverse. The latter is popularly referred to as the Koopgoot in Rotterdam. Because the Koopgoot is located below street level, you can enjoy undisturbed shopping without being bothered by traffic. All major national and international retail chains such as Zara, H&M, HEMA and C&A […]
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View the iconic ship the SS Rotterdam here in Katendrecht. This area used to be the red light district of Rotterdam, but it is now one of the hippest neighborhoods in the city. The peninsula, known among Rotterdam residents as De Kaap, has become a paradise for gourmets. Much of this is thanks to the Fenix Food […]
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The city hall of Rotterdam is one of the few buildings that miraculously survived the bombing in May 1940. The building has been used as a town hall since 1920. Clocks and sand The sandstone building in the Beaux-Arts style was built after it was decided at the beginning of the twentieth century that Rotterdam would be a […]
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From the Euromast you can see for miles and take beautiful selfies with the Rotterdam skyline in the background. At 185 meters, it is the highest tower in the Netherlands that is accessible to the public. With the Euroscoop you can go to the highest point and have a 360 degree view of the whole of Rotterdam. In clear weather […]
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