Guidebook for Rotterdam
Parks & Nature
Kralingse Bosch
Shopping
Lijnbaan
LijnbaanRotterdam has evolved from a down-at-heel port city into one of Europe’s most exciting urban getaways. The 2014 opening of the Markthal (markthalrotterdam.nl) supplied the city with an iconic visitor attraction and a shot of self-confidence – the arched ceiling of this market hall and residential building bears the country’s largest artwork, a piece by Dutch digital artist Arno Coenen, equivalent to the size of two football pitches.
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Markthalle
298 Dominee Jan Scharpstraat Rotterdam has evolved from a down-at-heel port city into one of Europe’s most exciting urban getaways. The 2014 opening of the Markthal (markthalrotterdam.nl) supplied the city with an iconic visitor attraction and a shot of self-confidence – the arched ceiling of this market hall and residential building bears the country’s largest artwork, a piece by Dutch digital artist Arno Coenen, equivalent to the size of two football pitches.
Arts & Culture
Central Library Rotterdam
110 HoogstraatThe Museumpark, offering six different museums and galleries, is 10 minutes’ walk west of the Erasmus Bridge and 15 minutes’ stroll south of Centraal Station.
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Museumpark
22 MuseumparkThe Museumpark, offering six different museums and galleries, is 10 minutes’ walk west of the Erasmus Bridge and 15 minutes’ stroll south of Centraal Station.
The city has also become known for its unusual architecture, such as surreal bright yellow Cube Houses and the De Rotterdam complex’s stacked glass towers.
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Kubushäuser
70 OverblaakThe city has also become known for its unusual architecture, such as surreal bright yellow Cube Houses and the De Rotterdam complex’s stacked glass towers.
Kunsthal Rotterdam
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Schielandshuis - Rotterdam Partners
31 Korte HoogstraatIt's a 17th-century townhouse that opens to the public in 2017
Essentials
Rotterdam Centraal Station
2 StationspleinThe main tourist information office is at Coolsingel 114 (00 31 10 7900 185; rotterdam.info), open 9.30am-6pm daily, in the garden of the Schielandshuis, a 17th-century townhouse that opens to the public in 2017.
Tourist Information
67 CoolsingelThe main tourist information office is at Coolsingel 114 (00 31 10 7900 185; rotterdam.info), open 9.30am-6pm daily, in the garden of the Schielandshuis, a 17th-century townhouse that opens to the public in 2017.
Everything Else
The swan-shaped Erasmus Bridge and red Willemsbrug bridge straddle the New Meuse close to Rotterdam’s centre, which lies on the river’s northern side.
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Erasmusbrücke
ErasmusbrugThe swan-shaped Erasmus Bridge and red Willemsbrug bridge straddle the New Meuse close to Rotterdam’s centre, which lies on the river’s northern side.
The swan-shaped Erasmus Bridge and red Willemsbrug bridge straddle the New Meuse close to Rotterdam’s centre, which lies on the river’s northern side.
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Willemsbrücke
WillemsbrugThe swan-shaped Erasmus Bridge and red Willemsbrug bridge straddle the New Meuse close to Rotterdam’s centre, which lies on the river’s northern side.
Sightseeing
One of the highest towers in Holland can be found in Rotterdam: the Euromast. Architect Maaskant designed the tower for the occasion of the Floriade. Visitors can take an elevator up and enjoy the spectacular view.
At a height of 185 meters, you can look down on the landscape around Rotterdam. On a clear day you will even see Antwerp, which is 80 kilometers away. For adventurers: abseiling or cable gliding
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Euromast
20 ParkhavenOne of the highest towers in Holland can be found in Rotterdam: the Euromast. Architect Maaskant designed the tower for the occasion of the Floriade. Visitors can take an elevator up and enjoy the spectacular view.
At a height of 185 meters, you can look down on the landscape around Rotterdam. On a clear day you will even see Antwerp, which is 80 kilometers away. For adventurers: abseiling or cable gliding
Drinks & Nightlife
Charly's Lunchroom
Mauritsweg