Rotterdam - Netherlands

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Rotterdam is a bustling city and slender with the vast, towering skyscrapers, a burst of energy, a mix of modern and sometimes curious architecture. Do not miss for anything in the world to climb the Euromast, which offers a stunning view of the 100-meter-high city.

What to see

OUDE HAVEN NEIGHBORHOOD OF AND CUBIC HOUSES

If you have been thinking of making a trip to Holland, one of the reasons to visit Rotterdam is the high number of modern buildings and super revolutionaries from an architectural point of view. Examples are the very special "Cubic Houses" (Kijk-Kubus) designed by Dutchman Piet Blom in the seventies and today one of
Main attractions of the city. Houses in the form of a cube, but reversed, a little 'upside down, which can be visited and which is a must shoot from every possible angle and special. It is actually inhabited houses, and a museum there will explain the history and characteristics. They lie in the Oude Haven neighborhood (Old Port), just in front of the exit of Markthal. Unmissable!

SPIDO - ERASMUS BRIDGE

You can not miss a boat trip to ammirarae the city skyline and the ability to pass under the beautiful
Erasmus bridge. Right below dell'Erasmusburg feet Spido a very modern boat leaves every day the port and set sail for a tour through the channels to the discovery of the beautiful buildings in Rotterdam, the Rem Koolhass skyscrapers, Renzo Piano and Álvaro Siza, and grand harbor. 75 minutes duration of the full tour with audio guide on board in English and many other languages. If you want to peek through the most modern buildings in the city, see the De Rotterdam, pass in front of the Hotel New York and photograph the magnificent bridge from one angle, climb aboard!





MARKTHAL

The first covered market in the Netherlands was inaugurated October 1, 2014 and is one of the projects on which Rotterdam tip lot for tourism (there are from 4.5 to 7 million visitors each year). It is near the Blaak station and a short walk from the square where is held every week a beautiful open-air market in fruit and vegetables. The large complex that houses it was designed by the agency of MVRDV architects and designers, is structured over 11 floors will come to accept about 100 stalls and up to 228 apartments.
The entrance vaulted, glass and steel, is only the prelude to a colorful world, which will welcome you as soon as you cross the threshold. Small kiosks of typical products, but also cheese, dried fruit, and crisp white from the east, delicious cakes, proposals for vegans, wines and every little culinary delight succeed even imagine, you can buy it here. Head down, you will not regret.

LUCHTSINGEL BRIDGE

Inspired by the famous High Line in New York City, this all yellow bridge over Rotterdam is one of the most beautiful walks to do in the city. Of course you'll get great photos for your memory albums. It was built by the citizens of Rotterdam, on the basis of an urban regeneration project, which has effectively combined two parts of the city before not as well connected.
Entirely of wood, it was built with private contributions from 25 to 1,250 Euros. The donors' names appear on the individual pieces that make up the bridge. Hilarious!

Fotomuseum

There had already spoken, and with good reason! The Fotomuseum is one of the most beautiful museums of photography in the world, and the largest of the Netherlands. Is located within walking distance dall'Erasmus bridge, the river Meuse, and is one of the must see museums in Rotterdam. The exhibits are spread over several floors and on the lower floor you can trace the history of photography in an interactive way. The staff is friendly and will help you in choosing a souvenir to take home. The shop is well stocked and between photography books, prints and various gadgets, you're spoiled for choice!

Kinderdijk and Keukenhof

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In this post I want to tell you about two small Dutch town but really worth a visit, because here is renewed myth and tradition of Holland as a land of windmills and tulips fields.

The city of mills for excellence is Kinderdijk,
literally children Dam. Here is renewed myth and tradition of Holland as a land of windmills. The resort is located not far from Rotterdam, and is home to a fascinating system of 19 windmills dating back to 1740, one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites since 1997. Definitely not to be missed.
 The visit to the mills is really interesting with a visit also inside to see how it lived. if there is even a little of the blades with the wind turning impressive power, but within the mechanisms all wood do not make noise: awesome !! Also worth seeing the film that explains their history and how the Dutch have snatched the land to the sea. Even the gift shop is well stocked and with good prices.



Keukenhof is instead a popular destination for hosting one of the most beautiful botanical gardens in the world, is located near the town of Lisse. If you get a chance to visit it in the spring, you'll come across an unforgettable and inebriating explosion of colors and scents.
The park offers many types of flowers including the tulip is the master. Surely you must expend a few hours of your time because you have to enjoy every corner and every view: very relaxing place for all ages.
From Amsterdam is easily reached using both the train that airport buses of Shipol and other direct bus them to the garden. The means are super punctual and very frequent (about every 10 minutes). Surely towards the end of April we have the greatest flowering of cultivated tulip fields: real artist canvas!

Amsterdam and the North Sea

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Me and my girlfriend started this journey from the North Sea, from Zandvoort, a town which is about 30 kilometers from Amsterdam. We decided to make the first stop here as we were very intrigued by the North Sea. Having traveled with the car we saw some also other Dutch cities, like Haarlem, which we really deserves to visite.
It 's amazing the order and cleanliness that reigns in this country. Returning to Zandvoort we stopped all morning to see its long beach (9 kilometers). What about, certainly will not be the caribbean but the North Sea still has its own charm. There were many people who went to horse and strolling on the beach. Truly a magnificent scenery. 

Another thing that we really liked were the various characteristic Bars and well-equipped beach. We were in the '' Ubuntu Strandbar " where we drank two good beers in a very cozy atmosphere and good music.

In the afternoon we headed to 'Hotel which is located in Zwanenburg, 12 kilometers away from Amsterdam. Here we spent the evening.


AMSTERDAM, THE VENICE OF THE NORTH.

The next day we took the train running from the station Zwanenburg to Amsterdam Central Station in 15 minutes. 
Once we arrived we were amazed of 'huge number of bicycles parked in front of the station.
It 's true that the Dutch love to ride a bike! We immediately headed to the most important square: "Dam Square", which hosts one of the most important monuments, the Royal Palace (Koninklijk Paleis) and other monuments and buildings of interest, such as the Nationaal Monument, the Nieuwe Kerk and the wax museum Madame Tussauds.

Afterwards we strolled a bit enjoying the many channels that offers this city (where you can do for small cruises), until you get to the Van Gogh museum. Council the audio guide that explains the details of the various paintings on display (even if you pay separately). With the booking of tickets online will also jumps the queue.
Recommended! Finally we headed to the Anne Frank House. It 'been very impressive, seemed to relive the moments of pain they experienced those poor families.



 Our tour of museums in Amsterdam ends here unfortunately, we would have liked to also visit the Museum of Science but, due to time we decided to take a trip to Vondelpark, the largest park in Amsterdam that I recommend see cycling.