Rotterdam is the second largest city in the Netherlands in terms of population, behind tourist powerhouse Amsterdam and ahead of Den Haag (The Hague), known for its international judicial institutions. It is known worldwide for its huge commercial po...
Rotterdam is the second largest city in the Netherlands in terms of population, behind tourist powerhouse Amsterdam and ahead of Den Haag (The Hague), known for its international judicial institutions. It is known worldwide for its huge commercial port, the largest in Europe. For almost forty years (1960s and 1990s), it was even the world's leading port in terms of tonnage. It is also dynamic, with an incredible architecture and full of culture that has a lot to see. The city has made its own the maxim of renew or die after being almost destroyed by the Second World War. The destruction of the old gave way to the construction of the new and the renewal of urban spaces. Modernity, the contemporary, real obsessions for the city, have become the key sign of identity for its inhabitants. Rotterdam shows the passer-by authentic architectural caprices, exuding modernity at every step and surprising with bizarre constructions, impossible sculptures and unusual photographs halfway between the industrial and the avant-garde, between the extravagant and the functional, turning the downtown into an authentic master class of architecture and urban design. From the strange cubic houses, the city's greatest exponent of urban experimentation, to the Maastoren or the new Luxor theater through the imposing Erasmus Bridge, the urban center seduces by its innovation and completely distances itself from the typical Dutch postcard. But where you can really find the life and bustle of Rotterdam is in Witte de Withstraat, an area full of stores, galleries and nice cafes to eat on one of its terraces or have a drink. It is the perfect destination for a leisurely weekend stroll. A reinvented, young, dynamic and modern city that has nothing to do with the typical Dutch cities we are used to seeing. If what you want is to get some local crafts or vintage souvenirs typical of the town, go to the Swan Market, a paradise for lovers of Instagram. Also highly recommended is the Groos Rotterdam for local products and designs. Feel free to consider joining our valuable home exchange community to save on accommodation costs. Our home exchange service allows you to travel around the world and choose from thousands of home listings of friendly and accommodating hosts in Rotterdam. Visit our website and sign up with People Like Us today to find a home exchange in Rotterdam!
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