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Rotterdam
Holland's second city is known for its sophisticated and cosmopolitan character. It is an entirely modern city, devastated during World War II, and has since become a prototype for a post-war European city experimenting with new urban architectural styles.
Located on the Maas River, Rotterdam is the world's largest port. The city offers adventuresome modern architecture and delightful culture. There is an abundance of attractions, festivals and museums. Rotterdam has a swinging, young city culture. The people of Rotterdam keep their eyes firmly focused on the present and the future, but without forgetting the past. Rotterdam has transformed itself – multicultural, cutting edge and buzzing with energy, Rotterdam gives us a thrilling glimpse of major cities in the future.
Rotterdam is extremely multicultural and has many different types of cuisine and restaurants and pubs, while department stores, trendy, funky stores, and exclusive boutiques and galleries offer a wide variety in products, designer furniture, imported wares and fashion. The "Lijnbaan", famous for being Europe's very first (1960) pedestrian shopping district, is still Rotterdam's main shopping street.
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