Rotterdam - Excursions & Informations

Rotterdam is the second largest city in the Netherlands after Amsterdam with a population of over 600 thousand people. The city is located 80 km from Amsterdam and is part of the Randstad agglomeration and is located at the mouth of the Nieuwe-Meuse River near the North Sea. Excursions and tours to Rotterdam are becoming more and more popular from year to year. Arriving in Rotterdam, you can see unusual sights and the largest port in Europe.

 

 

What to see in Rotterdam? First things first, head out to see the iconic cube houses, a row of houses uniquely designed by architect Pete Blom. Many tourists come to Rotterdam to see the Erasmus Bridge, the symbol of the city. It is worth visiting the World Museum of Rotterdam, which contains about two thousand ethnographic objects from different countries. Another attraction is the Euromast, a 185-meter-high concrete tower in Rotterdam with an observation deck and a restaurant.

 

Rotterdam, Blaak Market, Cube Houses, Old Harbour

Rotterdam. Netherlands.

 

Districts of Rotterdam

• central District
• Old Harbor area (nid. Oude Haven)
• Delft harbor area (Delfshaven)
• Cop van Zuid district

 

 

Rotterdam landmarks

• Old Harbor and Maritime Museum
• Boijmans Museum - van Beuningen
• Church of St. Lawrence
• Cubic houses
• Market Hall complex
• Central station
• Kinderdijk windmills
• Erasmus bridge
• Water tour to Europort
• Bleidorp Zoo

 

Rotterdam City tour. Must-sees.

Rotterdam. Netherlands.

 

Where to eat

• Vader Kleinjan Cafe: Spaansepoort 73, 3011 MN Rotterdam, The Netherlands
• Restaurant Free: Freericksplaats 24, 3054 GN Rotterdam, The Netherlands
• Tensai Ramen: Schiedamsedijk 1, 3011 EB Rotterdam, The Netherlands

 

 

Shopping in Rotterdam

• Shopping center “Alexandrium”: more than 200 clothing and footwear stores.
• Euromast store: it sells original gadgets and souvenirs in the national style, it also sells designer dishes and real Delft porcelain, the store is famous for its rich selection of Dutch tulip bulbs.
• Boistravers street: famous for its variety of choices. You can buy cheese and chocolate here. Also a large selection of clothing.
• Lijnbaan Street: It is home to many prestigious and popular shops.

 

Shopping Streets of Rotterdam

 

Rotterdam. Netherlands.

 

You can get more informations at the Official site of Rotterdam.