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Netherlands

Rotterdam

Administrative territorial entity Municipality Municipality of the Netherlands

Rotterdam, Port city in South Holland, Netherlands

Description

Rotterdam is the second largest municipality in the Netherlands, located along the Nieuwe Maas river. The city displays modern high-rise buildings and forward-looking architectural designs throughout its center.

History

A German bombing in May 1940 heavily damaged Rotterdam's central district. The rebuilding that followed reshaped the entire city into the modern metropolis it is today.

Culture

The city draws visitors to its Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, where Dutch and European art from medieval times to today fills rooms inside a distinctive mirrored building. Local galleries and public spaces reflect how art remains woven into daily life here.

Practical

The Central Station area serves as a good starting point with connections to many destinations throughout the country. Allow time to walk between different neighborhoods as the city spreads across a wide area.

Did you know?

The Cube Houses tilt at 45-degree angles, creating residential spaces with unusual perspectives throughout the city. In these slanted homes, walls often serve as windows and ceilings function as walls, offering a one-of-a-kind living experience.

Location

South Holland

Capital city

Rotterdam

Part of

Stadsregio Rotterdam

Shares border with

Pijnacker-Nootdorp, Zuidplas, Capelle aan den IJssel, Lansingerland, Westland, Midden-Delfland, Delft, Schiedam, Vlaardingen, Nissewaard, Voorne aan Zee, Krimpen aan den IJssel, Ridderkerk, Albrandswaard, Barendrecht, Maassluis

Address

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Phone

+31010

Website

https://rotterdam.nl/en/city-government

GPS coordinates

51.95000,4.41667

Latest update

December 17, 2025 09:13

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