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.

We took a walking tour while here- it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. I loved looking at all the…read morewindmills & there is even one that you can climb up in to (small admission fee). The whole place is just beautiful with benches to sit on to enjoy and relax. Definitely check out climbing up in to the windmill- you can see the huge gears & how the living situation is set up in there with the small spaces. They have a few food stands to order snacks/food by the entrance/gift shop. We ordered a stroopwaffle which was freshly made in front of you & you had the option of picking toppings.

Kinderdijk is one of the most iconic and beautiful places in the Netherlands -- a UNESCO World…read moreHeritage Site famous for its 19 historic windmills, scenic canals, and peaceful countryside atmosphere. Kinderdijk literally means "Children's Dike" in Dutch. The Origin Story is a Famous Dutch Legend -- that during a massive flood in the 1400s, rescuers found a cradle floating on the water. Inside was a baby -- and a cat jumping back and forth to keep the cradle balanced so it wouldn't tip over. When people saw this cradle drifting toward the dike, they called the place Kinderdijk = Kinder (child) + dijk (dike). Once you walk into the area, you would feel like you've entered a fairy, legendary place. The area is absolutely beautiful and so peaceful, with tall, majestic windmills rising above the landscape. It is a must visit spot whenever you're in the Netherlands.