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Sights in Rotterdam
There are some exciting things to do in Rotterdam like visiting the city's historical sights. You can see Europe's first skyscraper, the Delfhaven historic center where many ships where built for the VOC and the Scheepvaarkwartier where you can find most of Rotterdam's monuments! And don't forget to see the Hotel New York, the former head office of the Holland - America line. Many emigrants used this office to leave their homes foregood and emigrate to America!
Delfshaven
Visit the historic center with a large number of museums, a brewery and many dining and drinking facilities.
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Hotel New York
See the former head office of the Holland America Line where many people boarded for emigration to America.
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White house and Old Harbor
Come and see the White House, Europe’s first skyscraper, and the historic harbor.
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Veerhaven and Scheepvaartkwartier
Discover many monuments, restaurants and museums in this historic part of Rotterdam!
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Erasmus bridge
See the Erasmus bridge, Rotterdam's landmark and the longest cable-stayed bridge in the world!
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De Hef
View the monumental lift bridge that used to connect railroad traffic from the North and South of the Netherlands.
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Rotterdam Blaak
Discover modern architecture in this area and see the city library, the pencil tower and the famous cube houses without straight walls!
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Laurenskerk
See Rotterdam's Great Church, which was built during the mediaeval ages and which is the oldest building in Rotterdam.
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Boompjes Promenade
Stroll along the Meuse river and enjoy the view at the beautiful skyline of Rotterdam!
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The Destroyed City
See the memorial that remembers the bombing of Rotterdam's historic heart during WW2.
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See 230 flags from nations all over the world in this cheerful flag parade!
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