An Architectural Tour of Rotterdam

An Architectural Tour of Rotterdam

Discover the fascinating architecture of Rotterdam with this detailed 26-site guide! The heavy bombing of Rotterdam during World War 2 made way for revisioning of the face of the city. The result is a collection of buildings and transportation routes that make the city a large scale, ever-developing, open air museum. Walk through the city to find each of these sites, or shorten the distance by biking or using public transit. If you enjoy this guide, please save it, share it, leave a tip, or write a review! Follow me and be the first to know when I create new guides. Thanks!
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Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen
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A museum without exhibitions, the Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen is the world's first publicly accessible art depot. It has more than 150,000 works for art for public viewing, grouped according to conservation needs rather than artistic period. The collection includes works from the presently closed Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, which is undergoing extensive renovations. The building design was inspired by an IKEA bowl. A rooftop garden and restaurant provide unique views of the museum district of Rotterdam.
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Kunsthal Rotterdam
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The building itself is part of the exhibit at the Kusthal. Opened in 1992, the museum includes seven exhibition spaces connected by a distinctive ramp. Temporary exhibits are on constant rotation. Check the museum website for current and upcoming shows. The museum is regularly open Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-5pm.
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Chabot Museum
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Explore the life and works of Dutch expressionist, Henk Chabot, best known for his works in the inter-war period. The museum is housed in a former private villa, designed in the Rotterdam modernist style similar to Bauhaus.
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Sonneveld House
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Step back in time to the daily life in a 1933 house. The Sonneveld House is an example of Nieuwe Bouwen style. Clean lines, natural light, and functionality are key. A free audio tour is available with your ticket, and a special version for children tells them "secrets" of the house, as told by the family grandson.
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US native. Former resident of Romania. Current solo female globe trotter. I've traveled to Ireland, Italy, England, Scotland, Wales, Canada, The Netherlands, South Africa, Greece, Israel, and numerous places around the USA. I've done group tours, volunteer work, solo travel, studied abroad, and taught internationally. I lived for over a year in Romania, many years in Tennessee, and several months in England. My travel style is slow, spontaneous, and - shall we say - richly flavorful. I prefer to stay longer lengths in places instead of having a whirlwind sightseeing venture. I'll skip the chain restaurants for a hole-in-the-wall café any day of the week. I prefer a loose itinerary and remain open to what each day brings. My favorite things to do and see as I travel are... - EAT - Try whatever is local. Order the special of the day. Talk with the restaurant staff. - WALK - It encourages me to slow down, notice, and get a feel for community. - HIKE - I'm a lazy hiker. By "hike," I mean a few hours at a slow pace. - MUSEUMS - Spend an afternoon. Read the descriptions on exhibits. Talk with the docents. Buy something in the giftshop. - CHURCHES - I'm fascinated by the various ways people have worshipped the God of the Bible over centuries and across borders. Many older churches are also museums or tourist-friendly spaces. Some additionally hold regular liturgical services. - CASTLES - Castles, fortresses, palaces, big ol' houses: these places transport me back in time. I imagine the people who built, lived in, and defended them. What would they think of how we now live? If this kind of travel sounds ideal to you, follow me to easily access all the resources I've created. I'd love to help you experience slower, more meaningful travel. I have tips for how to make the most of your trip, with low stress, reasonable safety, affordability, and lots of fun. Book one of my custom services, and we'll work together to get you wheels up on your next adventure!
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