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Exploring Rotterdam's Past and Present: A Historic In-App Audio Tour

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Highlights

  • Discover Rotterdam's past and present with a Self-Guided Audio Tour
  • Admire the resilience of the surviving Witte Huis, Europe's first skyscraper
  • Feel history at the gothic church St. Laurenskerk
  • Explore Cube Houses' unique architecture
  • Learn about maritime legends at the Museum Harbor

What's included

  • Downloadable self-guided audio tour via the WeGoTrip app
  • Detailed route from stop to stop with live GPS map on your smartphone

What's not included

  • Earphones are not included — please bring your own
  • Tickets to the attractions along the way are not included

Description

Embark on a journey through time in the vibrant city of Rotterdam with this self-guided audio tour, designed for history enthusiasts and cultural explorers.

Step into the shoes of a first-time visitor eager to delve into the rich tapestry of Rotterdam's past, witnessing landmarks that tell the stories of its tumultuous history and indomitable spirit.

Starting off at the magnificent City Hall, this tour winds through the historic City Triangle of Rotterdam, with its blend of architecture that has withstood the test of time and modern design that shapes its present-day identity. The route takes one from tales of destruction and rebirth at City Hall to the religious transformations at St. Laurenskerk, through the innovative Cube Houses, up to the once towering Witte Huis, passing by the Maritime Museum Harbor, and concluding at the City Hall.

Each stop is a chapter in the city's narrative, starting and ending at the grand City Hall, completing a circle of experience that is both enlightening and inspiring.

Along the way, you will find yourself immersed in the stories of resilience that characterize Rotterdam, specifically its revival following the blight of World War II. Insights into the world's fascination with Rotterdam's port, and the legacy of its famous residents, fuse to create a memorable exploration of a city that stands as a beacon of renewal and progress.

Start point

Rotterdam City Hall - Coolsingel 40, 3011 AD Rotterdam, Netherlands

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Reviews

    A
    Anonym
    The audio sounds computerized with no expression. Someone just reading from some guidebooks. Not sure if they had ever been there.
    May 2024
    A
    Anonym
    Good
    Excelente narrativa histórica, con la posibilidad de recorrer el itinerario al ritmo personal.
    May 2024
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