Rotterdam

The Nieuwe Maas defines the setting of Rotterdam — this tidal arm of the Rhine–Meuse delta carries commercial traffic through a city whose quays, bridges and waterfront districts grew with the port. Europe’s largest seaport remains central to Rotterdam’s identity, while the city centre is marked by postwar planning after the German bombing of May 1940. The Erasmus Bridge, spanning the Nieuwe Maas, has become a modern emblem; nearby, the Cube Houses and Markthal underline Rotterdam’s taste for experimental architecture. Museum Park brings major art institutions together close to the centre, while Delfshaven preserves a markedly different, prewar streetscape. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Rotterdam and South Holland.

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