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Iconic buildings in Rotterdam

Iconic buildings in Rotterdam

Feb 2, 2025 |

Iconic buildings in Rotterdam Stadhuis (city hall) The city hall on Coolsingel was built between 1914 and 1920 and it was one of the few buildings in the city center that survived the bombing in May 1940. Queen Wilhelmina laid the first stone on July 15th, 1915. The Town Hall was built in neoRenaissance style with neo-Romanesque and neo-Byzantine influences. The monument is symmetrical in design with the main entrance as the center point. The facade is richly decorated with various sculptures. Address: Coolsingel 40 (Google Maps) Markthal In 2014 Rotterdam become an icon richer with the opening of...

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Did you know this about Rotterdam

Did you know this about Rotterdam

Feb 1, 2025 |

Did you know this about Rotterdam Witte de Withstraat Witte de With (28 March 1599 – 8 November 1658) is a disregarded naval hero of the Golden Age . Although his accomplishments were significant enough to earn him a place in Dutch history, he was in the shadow of popular contemporaries like Hein and Tromp. In the service of the United East Indian Company (VOC), Witte de With sailed around the world, fought against the Dunkirk Privateers, the Second Spanish Armada, the Portuguese, English and Swedish . He had strategic insight and great knowledge of maritime affairs. Google Maps...

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Rotterdam: City of Architecture

Rotterdam: City of Architecture

Jan 17, 2025 |

Rotterdam: City of Architecture As the top architectural city in the Netherlands, Rotterdam has a lot to offer tourists. This is mainly due to the variety of building styles of renowned architects and the new buildings that continue to be built. As a result of the bombing, there are few historical buildings in the center of Rotterdam. Still, there are some to be found. Thus, despite suffering significant damage, the Laurenskerk was restored after the war. The Schielandshuis was also spared and it now stands between skyscrapers behind Coolsingel. Europe’s first skyscraper, the 45-meter-high Witte Huis built in 1898...

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The Harbour of Rotterdam

The Harbour of Rotterdam

Jan 17, 2025 |

The Harbour of Rotterdam The port of Rotterdam originated in the Middle Ages. The port provided for trade through which the city grew. In the sixteenth century, the port also had an important function in the fishing industry. During the colonial era, it was not this port but the port of Amsterdam that was the center of colonial trade. The main traders were located in Amsterdam, and this port was easy to reach. In the second half of the nineteenth century, the German Ruhr region was heavily industrialized. It was of extra importance to the Dutch government to optimize...

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History of Rotterdam

History of Rotterdam

Jan 17, 2025 |

History of Rotterdam  Around 1260 a dam was constructed in the Rotte river, from which Rotterdam derives its name. Around this dam a settlement was established where people primarily made a living from fishing. Soon it also became a trading place and one of the first ports. The history of Rotterdam In 1340 Count Willem IV of Holland granted Rotterdam city rights. After that, around 1360, construction began on the city walls and moats. Rotterdam became a major trading center for agricultural products and wool. The world-famous scholar Desiderius Erasmus was born in 1467 or 1469 in Rotterdam and...

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