Rotterdam, Port city in South Holland, Netherlands
Rotterdam spans both sides of the Nieuwe Maas river, with modern skyscrapers defining its skyline and Europe's largest seaport stretching across 40 kilometers.
The German bombardment of May 1940 destroyed the medieval center of Rotterdam, leading to a complete reconstruction that transformed it into a laboratory of modern architecture.
The Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen holds 151,000 artworks spanning seven centuries, while its Depot allows visitors to observe art preservation processes.
The metro system connects all districts through five lines, operating from 5:30 AM until midnight, with water taxis providing alternative transportation across the river.
The Floating Farm in Merwe4Haven produces fresh dairy products from 40 cows living on a three-story structure directly above the water.
Location: Rotterdam
Elevation above the sea: 10 m
Part of: Netherlands
Shares border with: Pijnacker-Nootdorp, Nissewaard, Schiedam, Lansingerland, Delft, Zuidplas, Capelle aan den IJssel, Ridderkerk, Barendrecht, Albrandswaard
Website: https://rotterdam.nl
GPS coordinates: 51.92444,4.47775
Latest update: May 27, 2025 19:51
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The entertainment venues in Rotterdam include arcade game rooms, virtual reality and laser tag. The facilities feature bowling centers, karaoke rooms, climbing courses, and water spaces. These establishments offer modern equipment for sports and recreation, with areas tailored to different ages and levels. Activities also include racing simulators, trampolines, and escape games.
De Kuip
4.6 km
Cube House
978 m
Euromast
2.2 km
Erasmusbrug
1.9 km
Santa Claus
875 m
SS Rotterdam
3 km
Market Hall
795 m
Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen
1.2 km
Van Nelle Factory
3 km
Cube Houses
993 m
Diergaarde Blijdorp
1.7 km
Witte Huis
1.2 km
De Rotterdam
2.1 km
De Hef
1.9 km
Tropicana
1.7 km
The Destroyed City
841 m
Maastunnel
2.8 km
Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk
603 m
Netherlands Architecture Institute
1.2 km
Maastoren
2.1 km
Kunsthal
1.6 km
Van Brienenoordbrug
5 km
Hotel New York
2.2 km
Rotterdam City Hall
229 m
Willemsbrug
1.5 km
New Orleans
2.3 km
Sonneveld House
1.1 km
Oude Luxor Theater
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