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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 centre and harbour in 1940. However, Rotterdam's unique architecture now brings many visitors to cycle 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 ranging from the summer carnival to classical music can... 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 centre and harbour in 1940. However, Rotterdam's unique architecture now brings many visitors to cycle 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 ranging from the summer carnival to classical music can compete with those of Amsterdam. « less

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46 Things to Do

160 Restaurants

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Nov
48°F 8°C
39°F 3°C
Dec
42°F 5°C
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Jan
41°F 5°C
33°F 0°C
Feb
43°F 6°C
33°F 0°C
Mar
48°F 8°C
36°F 2°C
Apr
55°F 12°C
40°F 4°C
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Monday
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Thermen Holiday Sauna

4 of 5 stars
budapest
18 Nov 2009

Never seen such a variety of saunas. Garden is also nice, especially if you are lucky with the weather. Then you can easily spend there a whole day. Some saunas are in the garden areas, in separate...more

A Small Hotel

5 of 5 stars
Maastricht
16 Nov 2009

If you are looking for a hotel with personal touches without a 'commercial' hotel feel, then this is it. The experience of staying here is relaxing, totally worth it. We stayed in the tex one room...more

Tropicana

4 of 5 stars
England
16 Nov 2009

Some good slides, a wild water run, outdoor pool (fun swimming in warm water as an arctic gale blows over your head off the adjacent Maas river), indoor pool with wave machine. There's also a cafe in...more

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