What to know before you visit Rotterdam, Netherlands
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by Rotterdam is a city in South Holland, Netherlands with a population of approximately 590 000 inhabitants in the city itself and 1 600 000 inhabitants in the metropolitan area. This is a port city, is part of the ports of departure for the big transatlantic. Rotterdam became a city officially in 1340, with massive evolution in the passing of the years, so it became from fishing village, an international transport, trade and industry center Unfortunately, during the Second World War, the whole downtown was destroyed, but the city has managed to rise from the ashes and today is a modern city.
In Rotterdam we can visit the following buildings: the Boymans Van Beuningen Museum, Euromast and space adventure, the Gateway to Europe, the Maasboulevard. Boulevard.
1. Apr 25, 2008 Quick facts about Amsterdam (Amsterdam)
2. Apr 26, 2008 What to see in Hague (Amsterdam)
3. Apr 27, 2008 What to know before you visit Rotterdam (Rotterdam)
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If you want to relax for sometime under the sun or if you feel like enjoying the best of the BBQ then you must head towards Museumpark which is located in the proximity of Leuvehaven metro station. If you are lucky then you might also get the chance to enjoy some of the cultural events thus helping you understand the historical culture of this highly modernized city. And as the name indicates, many of the famous museums of Rotterdam are located in and around this region thus you won’t have to travel much if you feel like visiting all of them. Rotterdam Sights - Tram Tour This is one of the funniest of the acts in Rotterdam which will... Read more »
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