Superb video, and thanks for your excellent commentary. I first visited Rotterdam in 1978 and it was obvious back then that the Dutch had done the right thing -to 'rebuild the city from scratch'.
Thank you for this video. I lived in Rotterdam for a few months back in the 90’s and the shopping district is so different now. Brought back memories ❤️
This seems to be a very interesting place, I hope I can visit sometime in the future. Seeing and sharing places like this is why I love traveling and make videos so much! And please keep up the great job! Subscribed!!
You can even get a guided tour to the city hall too .. for free... but it requires a reservation. The dome of the tower mirrors the dome of the tower of the Arminius church at the entrance of the Museumpark (across the Picasso statue you showed.) Both are from the same architect: Henri Evers. The coats of arms on the city hall are those of Rotterdam, and the burroughs that were added to Rotterdam at the time when the building of the city hall commended... so it has Charlois, Kralingen, Katendrecht. Cool, 's Gravenzande (as Hoek van Holland was part of that municipality at the time.. it reverted back to it's own town later) and Delfshaven , but not Schiebroek, Hillergersber, Overschie or IJsselmonde as those were added in 1941 by the Nazis The design was the 'winning' entry in a competition where the jury was led by the architect and he and the mayor back then were close friends so... while a nice building, there were (in my opinion) better designs available. Google Kromhout stadhuis Rotterdam to see the entry that was favored by most of the city counsel
8:19 If you venture outside the center there are lots of pre-bombing buildings left. As you say the bombings were mainly concentrated on the center. There are markings that denote where the "brandgrens" (burning border) was and you can see new buildings on the one side and old ones on the other side. There was an area in the west of Rotterdam that was bombed later on in the war. By the Americans. Because they made a mistake in finding their target. It's known as "het vergeten bombardement" (the forgotten bombing) because it was seen awkward to remember such an event after WW2.
Hey dennis just would like to thank you for taking these videos. Currently i dont hv the budget to travel anymore but your videos helped a lot. Not sure whether you are reading comments but just would like to leave few good words as the internet world can be so mean. Take care
Hi Dennis, Thanks very much. Thoroughly enjoyed your video, being a former resident of Rotterdam. Keep them coming. However the photo 08:40 is I believe from Nijmegen, not Rotterdam :-)
You are correct, thank you so much. I am in the final stage of writing my Netherlands guidebook, so have now made that correction for the book edit. I will announce the book availability in the coming months.
I want to visit the Netherlands in May. I am wondering if it's cheaper to fly and stay in Rotterdam as a base and just visit the other cities. I'm not sure I'd like being around all the tourists in Amsterdam a whole week😉
It is not cheaper to stay in any one place. That would require many total hours on the trains, so probably better to pick at least two or three cities as home base. You can get an idea of connections in my summary movie th-cam.com/video/2elrUS7lcxo/w-d-xo.html
Rotterdam heeft kwaliteit en voor iedereen wat shopping Shops met metro ,tram en trein verbindingen. The Mall in Leidschendam-Voorburg is aan de buitenkant iets aparts maar binnen is het niets bijzonders. In bijna alle draaideuren zitten al vanaf de opening scheuren in het deurglas wat niet vervangen wordt. Het ziet er verpauperd uit. Om bij The Mall te komen sta je tot en met ergernis overal in de File! Voor bezoekers kan dit oplopen tot 2,5 uur in en uitgaan. De Leidschendammer en Voorburgers komen niet meer in The Mall daar het niets meer biedt dan andere winkel centra ‘s. En er mag overal patat gegeten worden omdat lunchen niets bijzonders is. The Mall is een Flop en is binnen niets bijzonders en geeft een beeld van dichte / gesloten winkels wat jammer is maar wel een Feit.
translation: Rotterdam has quality and shopping shops for everyone with metro, tram and train connections. The Mall in Leidschendam-Voorburg is something special on the outside, but inside it is nothing special. Almost all revolving doors have cracks in the door glass from the moment it is opened, which is not replaced. It looks run-down. To get to The Mall, you'll find yourself stuck in traffic jams everywhere, to the annoyance! For visitors this can take up to 2.5 hours in and out. The Leidschendammer and Voorburgers no longer come to The Mall as it offers nothing more than other shopping centers. And fries can be eaten everywhere because lunch is nothing special. The Mall is a Flop and is nothing special inside and gives an image of closed / closed shops which is a shame but a fact.
Superb video, and thanks for your excellent commentary. I first visited Rotterdam in 1978 and it was obvious back then that the Dutch had done the right thing -to 'rebuild the city from scratch'.
A beautiful and lively city
Great to see videos from my hometown! Good job!
You have a nice presentation style !
Thank you for this video. I lived in Rotterdam for a few months back in the 90’s and the shopping district is so different now. Brought back memories ❤️
Do you remember dirty Harry's bar on the neuwe binnenveg?
Great video Dennis!
Great video! Alway enjoy !
This seems to be a very interesting place, I hope I can visit sometime in the future. Seeing and sharing places like this is why I love traveling and make videos so much! And please keep up the great job! Subscribed!!
You can even get a guided tour to the city hall too .. for free... but it requires a reservation. The dome of the tower mirrors the dome of the tower of the Arminius church at the entrance of the Museumpark (across the Picasso statue you showed.) Both are from the same architect: Henri Evers.
The coats of arms on the city hall are those of Rotterdam, and the burroughs that were added to Rotterdam at the time when the building of the city hall commended... so it has Charlois, Kralingen, Katendrecht. Cool, 's Gravenzande (as Hoek van Holland was part of that municipality at the time.. it reverted back to it's own town later) and Delfshaven , but not Schiebroek, Hillergersber, Overschie or IJsselmonde as those were added in 1941 by the Nazis
The design was the 'winning' entry in a competition where the jury was led by the architect and he and the mayor back then were close friends so... while a nice building, there were (in my opinion) better designs available.
Google Kromhout stadhuis Rotterdam to see the entry that was favored by most of the city counsel
Thank you for that fascinating information, which I did not have time to present in the video.
Rotterdam also has a world renowned zoo, called "Blijdorp Zoo". It's known for it's Art Deco architecture.
Good travel log. We like all your trips.
Great tour. Almost like Rick Steves with the information. Thanks for sharing Rotterdam with us. -Henry
Oh very nice!
I feel as if I were this place. thank you.
8:19 If you venture outside the center there are lots of pre-bombing buildings left. As you say the bombings were mainly concentrated on the center. There are markings that denote where the "brandgrens" (burning border) was and you can see new buildings on the one side and old ones on the other side. There was an area in the west of Rotterdam that was bombed later on in the war. By the Americans. Because they made a mistake in finding their target. It's known as "het vergeten bombardement" (the forgotten bombing) because it was seen awkward to remember such an event after WW2.
mooie
never realised Rotterdam was totally destroyed in the war...they have built some amazing places...
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hi man it's a fantastic city
Wao, Great stunning views, love to watch your Great videos Dennis. Much love and respect from Pakistan. 🌹🌹🌹🌍
awesome
Hey dennis just would like to thank you for taking these videos. Currently i dont hv the budget to travel anymore but your videos helped a lot. Not sure whether you are reading comments but just would like to leave few good words as the internet world can be so mean. Take care
yes I read all, thanks for viewing, glad I can take you on a free ride.
Spent few hours there. ❤
Nice video i also have been to rotterdam.
dat is mooi land
I hope i can be there... But unfortunately, it costs too much to get there. I'm from Indonesia...
Maybe you should explore Indonesia too...
Hi Dennis, Thanks very much. Thoroughly enjoyed your video, being a former resident of Rotterdam. Keep them coming. However the photo 08:40 is I believe from Nijmegen, not Rotterdam :-)
You are correct, thank you so much. I am in the final stage of writing my Netherlands guidebook, so have now made that correction for the book edit. I will announce the book availability in the coming months.
I want to visit the Netherlands in May.
I am wondering if it's cheaper to fly and stay in Rotterdam as a base and just visit the other cities.
I'm not sure I'd like being around all the tourists in Amsterdam a whole week😉
It is not cheaper to stay in any one place. That would require many total hours on the trains, so probably better to pick at least two or three cities as home base. You can get an idea of connections in my summary movie th-cam.com/video/2elrUS7lcxo/w-d-xo.html
WELKOM TO ROTTERDAM
THANKS DANKE WUNDERBAR GÜZEL GRANDE
MERCI GRAZIE
Got here because Orson Scott Card's ficticional character Julian "Bean" Delphiki, an urchin from the streets of Rotterdam
❤👍❤👍❤
Koopgoot is almost pronounced as Cope Goat. (just change the G to the dutch harsh one.)
Thank you. That Dutch G is a tricky one.
When i think of this country i think about me. ~ Owner.
I think i was there
Rotterdam heeft kwaliteit en voor iedereen wat shopping Shops met metro ,tram en trein verbindingen. The Mall in Leidschendam-Voorburg is aan de buitenkant iets aparts maar binnen is het niets bijzonders. In bijna alle draaideuren zitten al vanaf de opening scheuren in het deurglas wat niet vervangen wordt. Het ziet er verpauperd uit. Om bij The Mall te komen sta je tot en met ergernis overal in de File! Voor bezoekers kan dit oplopen tot 2,5 uur in en uitgaan. De Leidschendammer en Voorburgers komen niet meer in The Mall daar het niets meer biedt dan andere winkel centra ‘s. En er mag overal patat gegeten worden omdat lunchen niets bijzonders is. The Mall is een Flop en is binnen niets bijzonders en geeft een beeld van dichte / gesloten winkels wat jammer is maar wel een Feit.
translation: Rotterdam has quality and shopping shops for everyone with metro, tram and train connections. The Mall in Leidschendam-Voorburg is something special on the outside, but inside it is nothing special. Almost all revolving doors have cracks in the door glass from the moment it is opened, which is not replaced. It looks run-down. To get to The Mall, you'll find yourself stuck in traffic jams everywhere, to the annoyance! For visitors this can take up to 2.5 hours in and out. The Leidschendammer and Voorburgers no longer come to The Mall as it offers nothing more than other shopping centers. And fries can be eaten everywhere because lunch is nothing special. The Mall is a Flop and is nothing special inside and gives an image of closed / closed shops which is a shame but a fact.