Rotterdam
The second most populous city in Netherlands, Rotterdam has risen like a phoenix after the WWII mass destruction it witnessed. Today it is know for its amazing reconstruction through innovative urban designs, beautiful inter-city canals, charming bridges, Dutch delicacies, a great café culture and a buzzing nightlife.
Things To See & Do
Rotterdam Zoo
A Glimpse of Wildlife
Located in the northwestern region of the city, the zoo was shifted to its present location after the original one was damaged in the WWII bombing. The zoo is also known as the Diergaarde Blijdorp.
3-4 hours
Suggested Time
The Cube Houses
Creative Residential Architecture
Located on Overblaak Street, this set of unique and innovatively designed cube-shaped houses were built in the early 1980s by Dutch architect Piet Blom, to optimise the house space and achieve a better distribution of the rooms.
3-4 hours
Suggested Time
Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen
Reservoir of Dutch Art
Located at the picturesque Museumpark in the Rotterdam Centrum district, this art museum launched in 1849 houses exquisite collections of many Dutch art collectors and businessmen, ranging from medieval to contemporary genres.
3-4 hours
Suggested Time
Maritime Museum Rotterdam
Tracing Maritime History
Located in Leuvehaven area, this museum combined with the open-air Maritime Museum Harbour containing historic cranes and vessels in a working condition, was founded by Prince Henry of the Netherlands in the year 1874.
2-3 hours
Suggested Time
Het Nieuwe Instituut
An Off-beat Museum
Located inside the Museum Park, this museum of architecture, design and digital culture conceptualised and designed by Jo Coenen, was completed in the year 1993. The institute here, however, was created in January 2013.
1-2 hours
Suggested Time
Market Hall
Rotterdam's Sistine Chapel
Built atop a 14th century buried village in the Polder of Westnieuwland, this residential and office complex including a giant market hall underneath it also houses the largest 4-storey parking garage in the centre of Rotterdam.
2 hours
Suggested Time
Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk
Rotterdam's First All-stone Building
Located in the Grotekerkplein 15 area, this ancient Protestant church was built between 1449 and 1525, renovated in parts during the first half of the 17th century, damaged in a large percentage during WWII and rebuilt again.
3-4 hours
Suggested Time
Best Time To Visit Rotterdam
A year round destination
MAR-AUG
Peak Season
SEP-NOV
Moderate Season
DEC-FEB
Off-season
- What To Expect:Moderately cool days during March-May and comfortably warm days during June-August.
- Things You'll Love:Cruise tours, national park visits, café hopping and walking on the bridges.
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