Architectural Wonders of Rotterdam
This post is part of our Europe travel series. If you missed it, you could read the first part here and the previous post here . Rotterdam is another city in the Netherlands. Its name, like Amsterdam, has an interesting origin. When a dam was built on the Rotte River, the area was called “Rotte Dam,” which eventually evolved into Rotterdam. In the 17th century, Rotterdam flourished as a major trading hub. But during World War II, heavy bombing destroyed much of its historic center. Rather than rebuilding the past, the city embraced the future choosing modern architecture over restoration. That decision is what gives Rotterdam its unique and striking skyline today. On the fourth day of our trip, on May 16th, we checked out of our hotel in Amsterdam in the morning. We took a train and reached Rotterdam in about an hour and a half. We stored our luggage in lockers at the train station and set out to explore the city. Even the railway station’s architecture stood out...