Erasmusbrug
The Erasmus Bridge crosses the New Maas river and has a special and modern design. It is one of the most famous landmarks in the city. While walking over the bridge you can see The Rotterdam, the most famous building of the Rotterdam skyline, when you look to the left you can see the Willems Bridge. All over the water, you will see boats and cargo ships passing by.
See MoreThe Rotterdam
The Rotterdam is the most imposing building of the Rotterdam skyline and the most famous building of the city. This building is very modern and consists of three parts. The best place to take a picture of the building is from the Erasmus Bridge or from the small bridge of the ferry terminal. Inside are apartments, hotels and offices, it has 44 floors and the top floor offers great views but as the higher floors are used to work, it's hard to enter them.
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The ferry port is a historic port, there are plenty of beautiful, antique boats, this small port is close to the Erasmus Bridge and is worth a brief look.
See MoreVlaggenparade Rotterdam
The flag parade is a collection of all the world's flags, arranged in a kind of honorary gallery. The flag parade can be found along the quay by the Erasmus Bridge is impressively long. The flag parade is a collection of all the world's flags, arranged in a kind of honorary gallery. The flag parade can be found along the quay by the Erasmus Bridge is impressively long. In total, there are 230 flagpoles proudly displaying the flags of all United Nations member countries.
See MoreThe White House
The white house in Rotterdam looks nothing like the presidential white house in Washington D.C. It is a white, tall and chic building on the Oudehaven. It was built in 1897 and was then the tallest office building in Europe. It was one of the only buildings to survive the bombings of WWII. Today, the building is still used as offices and a café.
See MoreKijk-Kubus Museum-house
These striking cube-shaped buildings may look like a modern art installation, but they are actually houses. From a distance, they appear to teeter on a roof, but up close you will discover a fascinating collection of tilted, yellow cube houses designed to maximise space in an unconventional way. Entering this little ‘cube village’ is a unique experience and gives you the impression of being briefly in a fictional world. Walking around is free and for only €3 you can enter a cube house.
See MoreMarket Hall
This striking building houses a cosy indoor market with all kinds of stalls selling food and drinks, the interior is all painted and the atmosphere is cosy. Definitely worth a visit.
See MoreSt. Lawrence Church
Dating back to the 15th century, this church has a rich history, starting as a Christian church and later transitioning to Protestantism. The tower is the most impressive and photogenic. While the interior is sober, it remains a beautiful church well worth a visit.
See MoreEuromast
From Euromast you have the best view of the city, let yourself be taken to a height of 185m and enjoy the breathtaking view of Rotterdam. You will be treated to a 360° panoramic view from a slightly rotating cabin. If you are more adventurous, you can opt for abseiling. During the highest abseil in Europe, you will push your limits and experience the ultimate kick!
Are you more of a quiet person and want a unique overnight stay or dinner? Then you can also spend the night or have dinner at the Euromast.
See MoreSt. Paul's Church
St Paul's Church is a modern church, built in 2013 to replace one demolished in 2007. The exterior is futuristic and completely different from a classical church. This church also plays an important role in society as it shelters people from poorer classes, including drug addicts, homeless people and refugees. The interior is modern and simple.
See MoreMuseum Boijmans Van Beuningen
The museum houses works that were owned by two well-known collectors van Beuningen and Boijmans. One of the most famous works you can admire here is Pieter Breugel's Tower of Babel. You will also find a composition painting by Piet Mondrian, the Achilles series by Paul Rubens and works by Claude Monet and Vincent van Gogh, among others.
Finally, you will find a world-famous collection of drawings, as well as photographs, films and contemporary art.
See MoreArt Depot Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen
The depot is not to be confused with the museum. It is the world's first accessible art depot. In the depot, you can wander through a huge collection of art on display on your own or with a guide. Here you can see the result of more than 175 years of collecting and admire more than 155,000 works of art. An unmissable place for art lovers.
See MoreWitte de Withstraat
One of the most famous streets in Rotterdam, this is the place to be for nightlife. Furthermore, it is also an ideal place for shopping and you will find some statues. Finally, several art galleries can be found in this street.
See MorePlein 1940
This square traffic-free, it was named after the early year of WWII, as the city was almost completely destroyed by in this year. Later, the city rebuilt itself into the modern metropolis it is today...
See MoreSanta Claus by Paul McCarthy
Also known in Dutch as 'Kabouter Buttplug', is a statue on Eendrachtsplein. It is a playful statue, with which you can take some fun photos.
See MoreMaritime Museum
Located at Leuvehaven, this museum contains ships, harbour cranes and other port-related objects. This museum takes you through six centuries into the world of port and shipping. Learn about Dutch maritime history and discover the story of Europe's largest port.
See MoreKunsthal Rotterdam
At the art hall, you will discover all kinds of amazing works by well-known and lesser-known artists. These are mainly temporary exhibitions, but with some luck, you can come across works by Pablo Picasso, Claude Monet and Edvard Munch, among others.
See MoreWillemsbrug
This striking red bridge is reminiscent of the world-famous bridge in San Francisco, but less impressive and imposing.
See MoreHistorisch Delfshaven
This picturesque harbor is one of the most beautiful harbors in Rotterdam and one of the few pieces of Old Rotterdam that remains. The port used to be known for herring fishing, but today serves as a historical landmark as it has kept its authentic look, so you will find the Old Corn Mill and several historic houses.
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