Rotterdam

Museums & galleries

Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen

An art museum located in Rotterdam's Museumpark, opened in 1849. It pairs well with a visit to the nearby Kunsthal and Natural History Museum.

Views & landmarks

Euromast

Built for the 1960 Floriade exhibition, this observation tower is one of Rotterdam's defining landmarks. Its viewing platform, 96 meters up, offers sweeping views over the city.

Temples & religious sites

Mevlana Mosque

The Mevlana Mosque, located in northwestern Rotterdam, is named after the poet Rumi. Its two striking minarets helped it earn the title of Rotterdam's most beautiful building in 2006.

Zoos & aquariums

Diergaarde Blijdorp

Diergaarde Blijdorp, located in northwest Rotterdam, is one of the oldest zoos in the Netherlands. Spread across 34 hectares divided into regional zones, it's home to over 560 animal species.

Museums & galleries

Kunsthal

Kunsthal is an art exhibition space in Rotterdam that opened in 1992. It hosts a wide range of temporary exhibitions, making it a great place to discover new works.

Views & landmarks

The Red Apple

A 40-story, 124-meter residential skyscraper on Wijnhaven Island in Rotterdam, completed in 2009. It's the city's tenth-tallest building, and its striking facade is worth looking up at from below.

Museums & galleries

Wereldmuseum Rotterdam

An ethnographic museum located on Rotterdam's Willemskade, showcasing exhibits on cultures and ways of life from around the world. Worth a visit for travelers seeking something different in this port city.

Nature

Lek

The Lek is a 62-kilometer river flowing through the Dutch provinces of Utrecht and South Holland. It lies in the delta where the Rhine, Meuse, and Scheldt converge, making for a pleasant riverside stroll.