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The Cube Houses

The Cube Houses or Kubuswoningen in Rotterdam are very well-known. These cube houses are great examples of modern architecture that are designed by Piet Blom. The houses are cube-like which are tilted over by 45 degrees. If you want to know about this architecture you can learn about them by visiting the Show Cube Museum or Kijk-Kubus. You can also stay in a cube for a night during your stay in Rotterdam.

Here are the activities you can do while in The Cube Houses in Rotterdam:

Visit the most iconic attraction of Rotterdam
Learn about the cubic architecture in Show Cube Museum
Stay a night in one of the cubes and have a lot of fun

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Delfshaven

Delfshaven is a district in Rotterdam where the atmosphere reminds the visitors of the pre-war Rotterdam. Things that you can see in Delfshaven are the Pilgrim Fathers’ Church (Pelgrimvaderskerk), city brewery De Pelgrim, and De Delft.

Here are the activities you can do while in The Cube Houses in Rotterdam:

See one of the few areas that were untouched by the World War II
Drink a beer at the only city brewery in Rotterdam
Learn some history at the Pilgrim Fathers’ Church (Pelgrimvaderskerk) and De Delft

Being a harbor in nature, Delfshaven has a lot of historical structures. Even though Rotterdam is a modern city, Delfshaven has preserved its structural infrastructure as it did not suffer from World War II. So, if you are interested to know how Rotterdam used to be before World War II, you surely should visit Delfshaven.

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Erasmus Bridge

Just another very famous and stunning feature of the modern and innovative city of Rotterdam with regards to architecture is the Erasmus Bridge. It is definitely a must-see when in Rotterdam. There are many historic and adventurous attractions nearby as well. The Erasmus Bridge can be seen as a stunning background to many events in Rotterdam.

Here are the activities you can do while on Erasmus Bridge:

Enjoy watching the innovative and iconic feature of Rotterdam
Discover the attractions nearby
Take part in the events that are held on the bridge or around it

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De Unie

Want to see one of the most stunning pieces of architecture in Holland? Come and visit De Unie! De Unie is like a large abstract painting between two houses that date back to the 19th century. It is easy to notice and it is impossible that your eyes do not capture its De Stijl colors.

Here are the activities you can do at De Unie:

Admire De Stijl architecture of De Unie by Jacobus Johannes Pieter Oud, the Dutch architect
See the Chair O7b
Treat yourself to the food and drink or the artistic and cultural debates