Sightseeing in Rotterdam - what to see. Complete travel guide



Rotterdam is the second largest city in the country and the largest port of Europe. From 1962 to 2004, the Rotterdam Port was also one of the busiest in the world, until Shanghai intercepted …
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Rotterdam can offer its guests widest choice of interesting excursions and entertainments. Many attractions are located in the port area. From an architectural point of view the so called …
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The Blijdorp Zoo (Diergaarde Blijdorp) is one of the most popular attractions in the Netherlands


Of course, your visit to Rotterdam will be incomplete without visiting the city’s port

Cycling rides remain one of the main entertainments for guests of the city. During such ride you can visit many really interesting places. A special rental office near Schaatsbaan railway …
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The Meuse River is the location of Tropicana

1. Despite the fact that the use of soft drugs is allowed in Rotterdam, sale and use of strong drugs is punishable by law. 2. You should greet others in public places (stores, banks, …
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Plaswijckpark Park will be the best way to have a good time for the whole family


The Trompenburg Garden

One of the largest port cities in the world is ready to impress travelers not only with ultra-modern architecture, fast water taxis, and numerous markets. There are many interesting and …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Rotterdam and surroundings
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Shopping streets in Rotterdam
♥ Shopping area ' Lijnbaan' Rotterdam, 0.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Beurstraverse' Rotterdam, 0.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Meent' Rotterdam, 0.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Lijnbaan' Rotterdam, 0.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ Shopping area ' Beurstraverse' Rotterdam, 0.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ Shopping area ' Meent' Rotterdam, 0.6 km from the center. On the map


Survived castles around Rotterdam
♥ Castle 'Duivenvoorde Castle' , 21.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Burcht van Leiden' , 26.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Slot Teylingen' , 34.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Huys Dever' , 36.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Slot Loevestein' , 39.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Duivenvoorde Castle' , 21.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Burcht van Leiden' , 26.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Slot Teylingen' , 34.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Huys Dever' , 36.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Slot Loevestein' , 39.2 km from the center. On the map


National and city parks around Rotterdam
♥ National Park 'De Biesbosch' , 27.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Oosterschelde' , 53.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'De Loonse en Drunense Duinen' , 53.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Zuid-Kennemerland' , 55.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Grenspark de Zoom - Kalmthoutse Heide' , 58 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'De Biesbosch' , 27.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Oosterschelde' , 53.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'De Loonse en Drunense Duinen' , 53.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Zuid-Kennemerland' , 55.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Grenspark de Zoom - Kalmthoutse Heide' , 58 km from the center. On the map


Art galleries in Rotterdam and around
♥ Art museum 'Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen' Rotterdam, 0.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Kunsthal' Rotterdam, 1.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Mauritshuis' The Hague, 20.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Museum Bredius' The Hague, 21.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Gemeentemuseum' The Hague, 23.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen' Rotterdam, 0.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Kunsthal' Rotterdam, 1.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Mauritshuis' The Hague, 20.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Museum Bredius' The Hague, 21.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Gemeentemuseum' The Hague, 23.1 km from the center. On the map


Sights around Rotterdam from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Keukenhof Flower Park
From the series “Top 16 Most Unusual and Original Parks and Gardens”
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Distance from Rotterdam center - 39.2 km.
Currently, the park area occupies 32 hectares. Each year, about 7 million flowers are planted on its territory. In addition, the park features more than 90 species of trees, as well as artificial lakes, ponds, canals, and streams. Keukenhof is made for walking, so the length of all its footpaths is around 15 km. Romantic natures will be able to travel around the lakes and canals by boat. Fans of art will love the park too, as it has a rich collection of sculptures of different eras. The youngest guests are sure to enjoy an entertainment complex, as well as a farm with animals. …
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Lisse Tulip Fields
From the series “Top 13 Most Colorful and Picturesque Places on the Planet”
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Distance from Rotterdam center - 37.6 km.
In total, more than three billion flowers are planted annually on plantations. Almost all flowers grown on plantations are exported to the other countries. Tourists traveling to Lisse can visit the beautiful plantations as part of a bus excursion. The followers of the more original entertainments, prefer to enjoy the colorful landscape during the helicopter excursion. From the height you can appreciate the size of the plantations and their harmonious shape. …
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