Destination Rotterdam/The Hague
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To do
Dazzling, as this city is, Rotterdam has an enormous amount to offer – it is a shopping Mecca with one of the best club scenes in Europe and also offers a wide array of cultural activities. Rotterdam suffered heavy bombardments during the Second World War. The city was then rebuilt and this resulted in many daring, innovative and interesting buildings. Although Rotterdam is mainly known as a result of the harbour, which is one the largest in the world, there is so much more to do in this city with its 600.000 inhabitants. The harbour
If you are in Rotterdam, you should not miss making a round trip on the Spidoboot, which allows you to explore the enormous harbour area.Address: Spido, Willemsplein 85.
The Zoo and the Oceanium
If you want to enjoy a day out with the entire family, the Rotterdam zoo is the perfect place to go. There you can explore flora and fauna from all over the world.Address: Diergaarde Blijdorp.
selection of events in 2010
Thu 1, Sat 3 and Sun 4 July
GRAND DÉPART ROTTERDAM 2010: New Energy – TOUR DE FRANCE
Various locations
Fri 9 - Sun 11 July
NORTH SEA JAZZ FESTIVAL
Ahoy Rotterdam
Fri 30 and Sat 31 July
ORTEL ZOMERCARNAVAL
Centre of Rotterdam
Sun 15 August
BAVARIA CITY RACING
Centre of Rotterdam
Fri 3 - Sun 5 Sept
WERELDHAVENDAGEN (WORLD PORT DAYS)
Up and around the river Maas
Fri 3 - Sun 12 Sept
GERGIEV FESTIVAL
Concert- en congresgebouw De Doelen
September (details to follow)
THE SCHOUWBURG'S INTERNATIONAL CHOICE
Rotterdamse Schouwburg
Sat 18 September – 23 January 2011
KEES VAN DONGEN
Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen
More events and info on the website of Rotterdam.info
