Rotterdam Trip Overview
May 14, 1940: A devastating watershed in the history of Rotterdam. Within fifteen minutes the city center was bombed to the ground by the Nazis. The Second World War and the much-needed post-war reconstruction period are strongly intertwined into the identity of Rotterdam. Your experienced tour guide will explain why the bombardment took place and show you buildings which survived the bombing. During this tour you will also visit The Destroyed City, the most important war memorial in Rotterdam.
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Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Rotterdam, Netherlands
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
May 14, 1940: A devastating watershed in the history of Rotterdam. Within fifteen minutes the city center was bombed to the ground by the Nazis. The Second World War and the much-needed post-war reconstruction period are strongly intertwined into the identity of Rotterdam. Your experienced tour guide will explain why the bombardment took place and show you buildings which survived the bombing. During this tour you will also visit The Destroyed City, the most important war memorial in Rotterdam.
Stop At: The Destroyed City, Plein 1940, 3011 Rotterdam The Netherlands
The most important war memorial.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Brandgrens, Hofdijk 651, 3032 CG Rotterdam The Netherlands
The Fire Boundary
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: City Hall Rotterdam, Coolsingel 40, 3011 AD Rotterdam The Netherlands
The building which survived the bombing.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Lijnbaan, 3012 Rotterdam The Netherlands
One of the biggest accomplishments of the Reconstruction Period.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk, Grotekerkplein 27, 3011 GC Rotterdam The Netherlands
We see pictures of this church before and after the bombing.
Duration: 10 minutes
