We have already visited so many places around Amsterdam by bike. Now, it was about time to think bigger. We have made only one day trips (there and back) so far, but last weekend we went to Rotterdam on Saturday, and came back on Sunday.
On Saturday we made a quick stop at Gouda. There was a festival in the town. We tasted some cheeses in a souvernier shop, also a 6-year-old one, juts for curiousity.
Rotterdam is a much more modern city than Amsterdam. I would say, it is raither a tipical west-european kinda city.
My favourite was the Erasmusbrug, with a modern building in the background, called De Rotterdam. High-class flats, hotels, shops, restaurants, offices... these are all can be found within this triplet towers.
The Willemsbrug is another must-see thing in Rotterdam. Because of its colour, it looks like Golden Gate Bridge of San Fransisco for me. With the setting sun, it provided a wonderful view.
The Willemsbrug is another must-see thing in Rotterdam. Because of its colour, it looks like Golden Gate Bridge of San Fransisco for me. With the setting sun, it provided a wonderful view.
When getting hungry, I recommend everyone the Markthal. Beside admiring its unique ceiling, you can eat fresh seafood, purchase fresh fruits and vegetables, or some sweets, nuts, or chocolates.
Kijk-kubus is another iconic sight of the city. This cubehouses are actually used for living. One of them can be visited too. It might be crazy to live in one of those.
On Sunday, we visited the Euromast. Elevators bring tourist up to 100 m, and then a spinning (360 degree) panorama elevator fly people up to the 186 m height. Brave ones can also abseil from the tower, but I guess, I would never have the courage to do that. Also, if you have € 385 for a night, you can rent one of the rooms in Euromast for a special night. It might be magical, to have that view, when waking up, but night lights also can make your evening really romantic.
And finally, there was the Sint-Laurenskerk, which is one of the few things, left from the medieval area of the city, after Rotterdam was seriously damaged by the bomb attack of the Germans. This church also needed to be renovate.
And finally, there was the Sint-Laurenskerk, which is one of the few things, left from the medieval area of the city, after Rotterdam was seriously damaged by the bomb attack of the Germans. This church also needed to be renovate.
All I can say, I loved this city very much, and can't wait to see other significant cities of the country, like Haag or Eindhoven. First (70 km) could be easily achieved by bike, but the second (130 km) would definitely call for train tickets. :)
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