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Visiting Rotterdam, The Netherlands


Holland's most modern city began as a fishing village in the 13th century. It was developing into an industrial and trading power when German bombers destroyed the city center and harbor in 1940. However, Rotterdam's unique architecture now brings many visitors to bike around this urbane, cosmopolitan city. Old Dutch-style houses can still be found in historic Delfshaven, from where the pilgrims set sail in 1620. Cultural offerings from summer's carnival to classical music give Amsterdam... more » Holland's most modern city began as a fishing village in the 13th century. It was developing into an industrial and trading power when German bombers destroyed the city center and harbor in 1940. However, Rotterdam's unique architecture now brings many visitors to bike around this urbane, cosmopolitan city. Old Dutch-style houses can still be found in historic Delfshaven, from where the pilgrims set sail in 1620. Cultural offerings from summer's carnival to classical music give Amsterdam competition. « less
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78 Hotels & Accommodations

47 Things to Do

153 Restaurants

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Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Jul
69°F 20°C
54°F 12°C
Aug
70°F 21°C
55°F 12°C
Sep
64°F 17°C
51°F 10°C
Oct
56°F 13°C
45°F 7°C
Nov
48°F 8°C
39°F 3°C
Dec
42°F 5°C
34°F 1°C
Extended Forecast
Saturday
Jul 18
Hi:
64°F 17°C
Lo:
53°F 11°C
Sunday
Jul 19
Hi:
66°F 18°C
Lo:
55°F 12°C
Monday
Jul 20
Hi:
68°F 20°C
Lo:
55°F 12°C

Traveler Reviews

Bastion Terbregseplein

1 of 5 stars
The Netherlands
Jul 14, 2009

1. Breakfast ends at 1030. Arrived at breakfast at 1020. There was hardly no food available. Food was not being refilled. Spoke to Asst. Manager about it. She was very rude, arrogant, not customer...more

Domina Hotel & Conference Rotterdam

Jul 14, 2009

Stayed for a long weekend for the North Sea Jazz festival. Hotel is fairly new and modern, however a bit off the beaten track, but close to the zoo. There are no shops or restaurants within walking...more

Tropicana

1 of 5 stars
Netherlends
Jul 13, 2009

Tropicana is a fine subtropical swimingpool . But there are soms remarks to make it is not clean and it seems like its neverbeen renovated its dirty more

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