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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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Restaurant Parkheuvel

Nov 26, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Overlooking the river, this 2star Michelin restaurant offers fine dining, with excellent service. The interior is a little bit traditional, but nice anyway. Wehad a reasonably priced fixed lunch menu...more

Cherrycake & Chocolate

Nov 26, 2009

A wonderful B&B with superb service and friendliness. Our room (the Moroccan) was on the 3rd floor and could be difficult for people with any physical issues to climb the stairs but we had no...more

Tropicana

Nov 25, 2009

My wife and I used to take our 2 children (2 & 4 years old) every 2 months to Tropicana, they loved it and the ferry from the UK was cheap too. We have now moved back to South Australia and it is one...more

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