The Erasmus Bridge is a beautiful cable-stayed and bascule bridge. The bridge is named after the…read morephilosopher Erasmus of Rotterdam. The bridge is asymmetrical. The light blue cable stayed section leans back which makes it look like a swan, hence the nickname "The Swan." The other span has a 292 foot bascule bridge. It is the largest panel of its type in the world, which makes sense as Rotterdam is one of the busiest ports in the world. The traffic back and forth under the bridge was mesmerizing. Beautiful to see from so many angles especially as we left the Port of Rotterdam.

The Erasmusbrug, also known as "The Swan," is a combined cable-stayed and bascule bridge. Completed…read morein 1996, this bridge connects the city's northern and southern districts, offering stunning views. It was a must to walk across.

what a fantastic way to see Rotterdam which I found to be even more interesting having been on a…read moretour with Rotterdam ByCycle - we had a brilliant tour leader by the name of Iris - she was fantastic and really gave us such a great introduction to Rotterdam and it's architecture, and much much more - a fabulous way to learn more about this great place and a really nice way to spend a few hours! Try it - you'll be so pleased you did!!

Miniworld is a nice place to visit with family or friends. We each used our RotterdamPas membership…read moreand so its free admission for us. Otherwise, admission is currently 14.70 Euro per person. You'll get to see miniature models of Rotterdam's landscape, such as the Erasmusbrug bridge, Euromast, Stadhuis (City Hall building), Rotterdam Centraal Station, and etc. You can spend about 30+ minutes here to browse the entire exhibits. They are also constructing a miniature version of Great Britain in the lower level, but it will probably take a few more years to complete. Overall, it's a cool tourist attraction to check out while in Rotterdam. It's also a five minutes walk from Rotterdam Central Station.

One of the most fun things we did in Rotterdam. Admission (~10,0) euros is reasonable, and free…read morelockers once you get your 2 euro coin back. Stepping inside, you are steeped in a vast, complex mini world highlighting Rotterdam and many neighborhoods and smaller local cities to the area. At a scale of 1min. = 1hr., it's really cool to watch the day lighting transition to evening lighting (pinks), and finally end with night. All the little lights in mini world light up, and you feel like you are watching a tiny world exist. Highly recommend!

Stadhuis Rotterdam is the Town Hall of Rotterdam, the building is a historic landmark of the city,…read moreas one of the few buildings to survive the bombings during World War Two, with the Clock Tower being an iconic point of Coolsingel. It is recognised as a Rijksmonument in The Netherlands. Stadhuis was built between 1914 and 1920 with the foundation being laid in the company of Queen Wilhelmina. The mix of the greenery at the back and the grand architecture is a stunning mix, the interior also reminds me of the Houses of Parliament of London, with the huge grand halls fit for royalty. It does close at 5 pm, which I think is a little early, especially during the summer months. Early Birds will be pleased to know they open from 8:30 in the morning. 4* - A stunning grand building and a remarkable Town Hall for one of my favouite cities in Europe. It is well worth a visit just to see the contrast between old and new, especially with so few remaining of the former in the city due to tragedies related to the war.

This is where you go for culture. Not only is it dotted with several museums, but there's also a…read morelovely garden with tons of different paths, fountains, and places to rest and relax.

We bought the museum park for access to all museums in this park cost 27€. For one entry would be…read more14€. Pretty awesome

The Willemsbrug (Williams Bridge) is a bridge near the Erasmusbrug (Erasmus Bridge) in Rotterdam…read more It is painted a bright red which sharply contrasts the light blue painted Erasmus Bridge. The Willemsbrug is a cable-stayed bridge. Be careful as there are bike lanes and car lanes as well as pedestrian lanes. The river views from the bridge are beautiful.