All the keys to discovering Rotterdam, Delft and The Hague during a short stay.
Rotterdam, the Netherlands' second largest city and Europe's largest port, is a true showcase of 20th- and 21st-century architecture and one of Europe's most vibrant cities.
Van Nelle Fabriek (1920s factory), Huis Sonneveld (1930s functionalist villa), Erasmusbrug (Erasmus Bridge), De Rotterdam (vertical city designed by Rem Koolhaas) and MaasToren (the country's tallest skyscraper), all the city's iconic buildings are covered in detail.
All the best experiences to be had in Rotterdam according to your desires apart from architecture: taste Dutch cuisine where influences from around the world and fresh produce are in the spotlight; taste a beer produced in one of the city's microbreweries; discover masterpieces exhibited in museums (Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring, etc.); take one of the many cycle paths; take a boat trip, etc.
In each district, suggestions for walks to optimize your stay, quickly take in the city or discover lesser-known aspects: an architectural stroll in the center of Rotterdam, a walk in Delfshaven with its village atmosphere, emblematic contemporary buildings in Zuid...
A trip to Kinderdijk where you can admire a collection of windmills in the picturesque landscape of a polder.
A detour to Gouda, a town that every cheese lover must visit!
A trip to Leiden, a charming historic city crisscrossed by canals. Rembrandt's birthplace is home to museums for all tastes (from art to science, botany, and archaeology).
A full chapter dedicated to Delft, about fifteen minutes from Rotterdam by train. Home to Vermeer and earthenware, it's a medieval beauty that's perfect for a journey through time.
Another chapter deals with The Hague (Den Haag), seat of the monarchy and government, a city dotted with embassies and princely residences, tree-lined avenues, parks and quality museums.
Tips for traveling with family, for responsible travel, for accommodation, for eating, drinking and going out...
Clear maps to help you find your way around, as well as a detachable plan to make getting around easier.
