In the Netherlands, Rotterdam is among the major and significant tourist attractions. Nicknamed "Gateway to Europe", Rotterdam is home to stunning architectural marvels, along with a diverse and vibrant culture. The city acts as the largest port in Europe, and serves as a central hub for manufacturing and industries. In Rotterdam, you can visit the iconic Erasmus Bridge, also known as "The Swan". The cable-stayed 139-meter-high bridge offers a stunning and memorable view of the city.
You can also explore the vibrant indoor market, named Markthal, which features a stunning frescoed ceiling along with various food stalls, cafes, and restaurants. Rotterdam is home to Euromast, an iconic and majestic national landmark. Euromast is also considered the tallest observation tower in the Netherlands, and features a main viewing platform, located at a height of 100 meters, and offers a panoramic view of the city. The city is also home to the Maritime Museum Rotterdam, a premier naval museum in the world, which houses over a million objects, dating back over 600 years.
In Rotterdam, you can also explore various key museums and cultural sites, like Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen, Kunsthal Rotterdam, and Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen.
In Rotterdam, you can feast on various delicious and must-try dishes, like Stamppot, Bitterballen, Herring, Kibbeling, Krote, Friet, Erwtensoep, and Broodje Ben. You can also try various sweet treats, like Poffertjes, Appeltaart, and Oliebollen, among others.
The Netherlands and Belgium Historic Tour package takes you across major historic and culturally significant tourist attractions in two major nations in the western European region, the Netherlands and Belgium.