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Mauritshuis Museum

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The Mauritshuis Museum is located in the center of Hague, adjacent to the parliamentary complex. The building itself is worth seeing: this 17th-century mansion was originally the private residence of Count John Maurice of Nassau-Siegen, designed by architects Jacob van Campen and Pieter Post. Its symmetrical facade is considered one of the representative works of Dutch classical architecture. The restored "Golden Room" on the ground floor is renowned for its gilded decorations and allegorical ceiling paintings—don't forget to look up during your visit. The museum saves masterpieces such as Vermeer's "View of Delft" and "Girl with a Pearl Earring," Rembrandt's breakthrough work "The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp," as well as works by Rubens. The museum's collection provides an excellent showcase of the people, landscapes, customs, and daily life during the Dutch Golden Age. The museum houses approx. 200 permanent exhibits on display. Though small in scale, it can be comfortably explored in one to two hrs. Visitors typically enter and exit through the lobby of the new building across the street, accessing the old hall via a round-trip underground passage. For a quieter viewing experience of "Girl with a Pearl Earring," it is recommended to avoid peak hours.

Hague · 20.8 km from Rotterdam

No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Rotterdam

Kijk-Kubus Museum-house

5.2

4.5/5

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Kijk-Kubus Museum-house is located near Blaak Station, the Rotterdam Markthal, and the Old Harbour, and is one of the local modern architectural attractions. The building is part of the Rotterdam Kijk-Kubus Museum-house complex, characterized by bright yellow exterior walls, 45-degree tilted cube structures, and hexagonal pillars. Multiple houses are connected to each other, forming a unique urban architectural complex that looks like a forest of houses from a distance. This is a show house opened to the public, with the interior arranged like a real living space, featuring a living room, kitchen, bedroom, and other living areas. The museum also introduces the architectural design and surrounding environment through photos, models, and information panels.

Rotterdam · 751m from downtown

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Markthal

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4.6/5

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Markthal is a modern building that combines an indoor food market, dining, shopping, and residential functions. The building features a horseshoe-shaped arch structure with large transparent glass curtain walls at both ends, creating a spacious covered public space inside, with residential units distributed above the arch. It houses various food stalls, shops, restaurants, and cafes, offering products including fresh produce, cheese, seafood, meat, desserts, and international specialty foods, making it suitable for buying ingredients, tasting local flavors, or dining.

Rotterdam · 576m from downtown

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Royal Delft

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4.5/5

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European porcelain first appeared in the 13th century. In the 16th century, Marco Polo shipped a large amount of ceramics from China to Lisbon, Portugal. Porcelain products soon became popular in Europe. Porcelain factories began to appear in cities and towns in some countries. The Royal Delft Blue Pottery Factory was established on the basis of the enthusiasm of European porcelain. The Royal Delft Blue Pottery Factory was founded in 1653. Its original name was just the Delft Blue Pottery Factory. At the beginning, most of its products were blue made of local Delft clay. ceramic tile. At that time, ceramic production was not enough in Europe. In addition to blue tiles, the Delft Blue Pottery Factory also imitated porcelain from China and made many porcelain with European elements. The factory's ceramic products quickly swept Europe. . So some Europeans have always thought that porcelain originated in the Netherlands. The Delft Blue Pottery Factory has long produced custom tableware for the Dutch royal family. In 1919, it was authorized to be named "Royal" in the company name, and its status was officially confirmed by the Dutch government and officials. The Royal Delft Blue Pottery Factory also has a museum. In addition to watching the production process of ceramics, you can also go to the museum to browse the development history of European porcelain over hundreds of years. More than 150,000 tourists come to visit every year.

Delft · 11.6 km from Rotterdam

No. 3 of Best Things to Do in Rotterdam

Euromast

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4.5/5

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Today, the European Tower with a height of 185 meters is the tallest building in Europe and one of the symbols and landmarks of Rotterdam. Take the elevator to a high place and get a bird's-eye view of Rotterdam's charming city. Historical background It was built in 1960 for the Holland International Horticultural Exposition at that time, with a height of 101 meters, which was the tallest building in Rotterdam at that time. It was overtaken by an endless stream of buildings, and was rebuilt in 1970, adding a "Space Tower" with a height of 185 meters.

Rotterdam · 2.3 km from downtown

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Rotterdam Zoo

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4.7/5

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The popular zoo in Rotterdam, in addition to seeing countless cute animals, the attraction is the underwater sightseeing road more than 20 meters long, where you can watch various marine animals. In order for animals to live better in the park, each museum has restored the climatic conditions of the animal's origin. There are savannah areas, the famous butterfly garden in Europe, and an underwater sightseeing trail of more than 20 meters. In addition, the zoo also arranges interactive links between tourists and animals in the museum, such as feeding and performances.

Rotterdam · 2.6 km from downtown

No. 7 of Night Attractions in Netherlands

Old Harbour

4.3

4.2/5

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Old Harbour was built in the 14th century and is one of Rotterdam's oldest ports. Stroll through the Old Harbour and you will see many historic buildings and new modern architecture along the way. The mix of old and new buildings creates a unique scene around the Old Harbour. Stroll along the banks of theNieuwe Maasto see charming modern architecture, such as Rotterdam's iconic Kijk-Kubus Museum-house. If you are interested in historic ships and maritime history, you can also stop by the Maritime Museum. When night falls, the Old Harbour area becomes one of Rotterdam's liveliest nightlife districts. It is packed with restaurants and bars, making for a very lively scene.

Rotterdam · 897m from downtown

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Rotterdam Ahoy

4.3

Rotterdam Ahoy is a multi-purpose venue with facilities including an ice rink, conference halls, and a fitness center. It is a local hub for concerts, sporting events, and large-scale exhibitions.

No. 8 of Night Attractions in Netherlands

Erasmusbrug

4.3

4.1/5

73 reviews

The Erasmus Bridge is a famous building in Rotterdam. It is known as the "Swan Bridge". It has a simple and neat shape. The white bridge is slender and straight, like an elegant white swan wandering on the Maas River. Historical Background The single arm of the bridge was 139 meters high and the bridge body was 802 meters long. It was the longest cable-stayed bridge in the world at that time. This one-way cable-stayed bridge has steel cables suspended from the tower gates, which are bent to resist tension and support the bridge body. This magnificent yet classic bridge was designed and built by Ben van Berkel. The bridge started in 1990 and was completed in 1996. The Rotterdam Landmark Bridge has 2,600 steps and several avenues. Vehicles, trams, bicycles, pedestrians and skateboarders can pass through. It can be described as an outstanding representative of the Dutch pragmatism. At the beginning of its construction, the Swan Bridge was not only a famous cable-stayed bridge in the world, but also the tallest bridge in the Netherlands. It surpassed the concept of traditional bridge construction and even became the official symbol of Rotterdam.

Rotterdam · 1.7 km from downtown

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