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When you think about modern and mind boggling architectures, you think Rotterdam! This is because of the amazing architectures that the city of Rotterdam offers. Here is a glimpse of what you might expect…

1. Cube Houses aka Kubuswoning

Kubuswoning aka Cube Houses in Rotterdam

These rows of cube houses slanted at an angle often draws much attention from tourists and passer-by alike.

2. Erasmus Bridge

Nicknamed the “Swan” by locals, this iconic and modern bridge is a huge tourist attraction in Rotterdam.

3. Willemsbrug

Willemsbrug aka Williams Bridge Rotterdam

Bearing resemblance to the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, the Willemsbrug does have fans of its own as well.

4. Willemswerf Building

Willemswerf Building Rotterdam - Jackie Chan slides down the side of this building in the movie "Who Am I" — Willemswerf Building Rotterdam – Jackie Chan slides down the side of this building in the movie “Who Am I”

Bearing testament to the architectural dominance of Rotterdam, the Willemswerf is an architectural excellence along the River Maas.

5. Euromast

We really think Euromast is one of the best observation towers around.

6. Laurenskerk

Traditional architectures holds its own here in Rotterdam. The Laurenskerk is an excellent testimony to that.

7. Others

There are of course many other structures and architectures that are amazing here in Rotterdam. If you know more about these structures, why not share them with us in the comments section below?

Building opposite Laurenskerk Rotterdamn

Unknown Architecture - Stacked Building Rotterdam — Unknown Architecture – Stacked Building Rotterdam

Unknown Architecture - Overhanging Building Rotterdam — Unknown Architecture – Overhanging Building Rotterdam

Unknown Architecture - Half Hanging Building Rotterdam — Unknown Architecture – Half Hanging Building Rotterdam

After seeing all these amazing architectures, don’t you agree that Rotterdam is truly a city of amazing modern architectures?

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The Erasmus Bridge (aka Erasmusbrug) is the most iconic bridge in Rotterdam. In fact, we think that many bridges have been modelled after it. For Singaporeans, you may notice that the Keppel Bay Bridge is somewhat similar as well. So this day, after visiting the world famous Euromast (we shall talk about it in our subsequent posts), we took a walk from the Euromast to the Erasmus Bridge. It took us approximately half hour to reach there. If you take the scenic route along the River Maas, the walk was pretty much enjoyable. En route, we saw the Rotterdam…

as well as the New York Hotel and Montevideo Residence

View of the Hotel New York and Montevideo Residence from Euromast Rotterdam

The Rotterdam was a cruise ship in yester-years and today, she is permanently moored at this location as a hotel as well as a museum. Hotel New York (vintage building with the red flag) was a place steep in the history of Rotterdam while the Montevideo Residence (the one with the big “M” on it) towers beside it.

Along the way, we passed by this place (called Veerhaven Rotterdam according to Google Map) where ships (that looked like vintage ones from the olden days) were docked. At this location, there was a nice board walk and from there we could have a good view of the Erasmus Bridge as well as structures and ships along the River Maas.

Close up view of the Erasmus Bridge from Veerhaven Rotterdam

Video showing the Erasmus Bridge from Veerhaven Rotterdam

Finally, after “trekking” for more than half an hour, we arrived at the Erasmus Bridge. We passed through it en route to De Kuip aka Stadion Feyenoord. Here’s a view of the bridge while pass through…

Remember that a few posts ago, we touched on the Willemsbrug? We managed to catch an excellent shot of the Erasmus Bridge with the sunset as well!

The Euromast gave us an excellent shot of the Erasmus Bridge too!

Erasmus Bridge as seen from Euromast Rotterdam

Like the Willemsbrug, Erasmus Bridge serves to connect the northern and southern parts of Rotterdam. It was actually designed by Ben van Berkel and was completed in 1996. Looking at its design, it is no wonder that the bridge also earned a nickname – The Swan.

So don’t forget to check out this iconic bridge on your next visit to Rotterdam. You’ll never know when you might see a familiar bridge fashioned after it when you go back to your home country!