Known as the "City of Architecture", Rotterdam welcomes you to witness the tilted Cube houses as well as the spectacular constructions at the Netherlands Architecture Institute (NAI). With a population of around 600.000, the city has a multi-cultural outlook and a cosmopolitan character.
The city is famous for festivals like the Summer Carnival, International Film Festival and the North Sea Jazz Festival. Music, theater and arts have a unique place in this Dutch city, and the numerous historic museums make sure that entertainment is combined with knowledge.
Rotterdam has the largest port in Europe and forms a hub for shipping goods from Europe to the rest of the... show full NileGuide review
Shot on a warm Summer morning, this picture shows one of the best places to spend a relaxing day in Rotterdam – the Kralingen Lake. Surrounded by the Kralingen Park (Het Kralingsche bos), the lake offers plenty of recreational activities, both for the young and the old. A full circle walking round the lake takes approximately 30 minutes, rejuvenating the body and the mind and you can grab a coffee on the way, from one of the cafes lining the lake... Read More
Continuing with the Typical Dutch Food series on NileGuide Rotterdam, today we will discuss another mouth-watering Dutch treat: Stroopwafels. Stroopwafels are very popular Dutch sweet: they’re crisp yet still soft like a waffle inside, and are often served along with tea or coffee in the Netherlands. The sweet was first made in the small Dutch town of Gouda in the 18th century. As the name implies, these are basically thin wafers sliced horizontally... Read More
This week’s Photo Friday flaunts the Euromast as seen from the Maas river. This photo was taken during our Spido boat tour across the river Maas earlier this year, and presents the 185m tall tower in all its glory. Climb the tower after the boat ride to revel in the beautiful views of Rotterdam from the tower top. Adventurous activities like abseiling and rope sliding are possible at Euromast and you can enjoy a great snack/meal while taking in the... Read More
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Euromast
- Would you miss the chance to check out a bird's eye view of Rotterdam, right from the top? Euromast, a 185 m tall tower built along the Maas river...
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Koopgoot (Shopping Gutter)
- The biggest shopping area in Rotterdam is along the Lijnbaan, starting from Weena upto the Hoogstraat. Linking this is the Beurstraverse also known...
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Cube Houses
- Having rebuilt post the World war II destruction, Rotterdam is completely different in terms of architecture from say Amsterdam. The city prides...
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