| Starting out as a fishing village at a
dam in the Rotte River in the 13th century, Rotterdam developed into
an important Dutch trading city. From the late 19th century onwards,
Rotterdam experienced rapid development and became one of the
largest ports in the world. On this walk, the history of Rotterdam
is showcased through locations and buildings that have played a
significant role in the city's
history. The general history of Rotterdam is told, and with numerous
anecdotes, you get a lively insight into how Rotterdam became the
city you see today. Interesting buildings, surprising places, and
important people are highlighted. Pressing questions are answered:
where was the dam in the Rotte? How did Rotterdam fare during the
Eighty Years' War? Who granted Rotterdam its city rights and why?
Did Rotterdam have city walls and where were they located? Where did
the 1940 bombing cause damage and where not? Walk through the past
and learn to better understand the present.
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