Things To Do In Rotterdam When You’re Not Dead
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
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A recent trip to Rotterdam saw me with my good friends Zach and Loek take a little cycling and walking tour to see some of the hidden gems this city has to offer. Here are some of the highlights:
The Witte Huis or White House was the tallest building in Rotterdam and Europe's first skyscraper when it was built in 1898. It is one of the few buildings in the city to survive the German bombardments of 14 May 1940, and is a Rijksmonument which is included on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Officially called the Koningshaven Bridge, De Hef is a vertical-lift bridge over the Koningshaven (Kings Harbor) channel at the port of Rotterdam. Built in 1927, the bridge was part of the Breda-Rotterdam railway line until it was decommissioned in 1993. Today, it is a Rijksmonument industrial heritage site.
Most notably, divers would jump from the bridge as it was raised at higher and higher points. This stopped in 1933 when a diver died during their attempt.
With the opening of the Willems Railway Tunnel in 1994, the elevated section of through the centre of Rotterdam became redundant. The railway viaducts and the old Willems Railway Bridge over the Nieuwe Maas were demolished, leaving only the lifting bridge De Hef over the Koningshaven.
About 75,000 vehicles and about 4,500 cyclists still use the Maastunnel tunnel daily. It was the first immersed road tunnel in the world with a rectangular cross-section, constructed in reinforced concrete.
Pieter Droogleever Fortuyn was the Mayor of Rotterdam 1928-1938. Under his mayorship, various major works were also completed, such as the construction of the current Feyenoord F.C. stadium De Kuip. Fortuyn also contributed to the improvement of the cross-river connection through of the Maastunnel. He was one of the founders of what would later become the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB), for which he served as a chairman in 1892-93.
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The best UA-cam title ever. And the video wasn't far behind it :)
Och that’s awful kind of you. Thanks mate.
Yes but people like me are now waiting for the video of what to do in Rotterdam when you are dead!
I’d expect you to attend the funeral for starters.
Very interesting. I’m glad you enjoyed the cycling!
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it. Enjoyed the cycling you say…🤣
Wonderful video, Tim, Great fun to watch!
Thank you so much! Thanks for looking after us!
Great video Tim, many thanks, and good to see Zak again too 👍
Thanks Martin, we had a fun time.
How nice to see Rotterdam! Thank you. With a bicycle on the escalator: just turn the front wheel 90 degrees, and the bike simply holds itself.
Thank you for watching. I loved Rotterdam but I need to try the escalator again!
Very entertaining and an interesting section on below ground rubbish bin depths - I’m not sure any other UA-camr could’ve pulled that off mate - well done!
And you’re right, Rotterdam could be anywhere, anywhere alone…..
I'm forever sinking to new depths. 😂 Thanks for watching mate, something a wee different for the channel.
Really enjoyed this video! What a great way to start my monday! Hope for more like this in the future. Best wishes to the gang. You had a great day out!
Thanks so much! I’ll endeavour to make more vids like this in the future. We had a great day.
@@Timstravels01 great to hear. Really glad you enjoyed the day n hopefully enhoyed making the video as I enjoyed watching it!
Fantastic idea, I absolutely love the Netherlands since working there up in Den Helder. I fully expect to see you cycling in and around Tain now when we delivering up there… 😂
They say there are no hills, they lied. 🤣
I'm with Steve on the title. It was overflowing with dry humour. And the slide was very, very impressive.
Thank you so much. I’m not sure if I should congratulate you or commiserate with you that you pick up on the dry humour!
@@Timstravels01 I was giggling all the way though. But especially when you were expounding on your bragging and boastfulness ;-)
@webrarian In all seriousness it’s reassuring to know that I’m managing to get “me” across to you. (Although I’m not all boastful and bragging!)
Great backing music when your on 2 wheels Tim !
Did Mrs TT cycle as well ? 🤔
Mrs TT was back in Scotland for this one. Enjoying a well earned rest from yours truly. 😂
what a superb video, love the bike ride! Shame it was rather moist in Rotterdam when you went. I've come to the conclusion they have a lot of bridges there...
You are not wrong. They love a bridge and a tunnel. Glad you enjoyed the silliness.
@@Timstravels01 as always !! Looking forward to your next one
Thanks mate.
You forgot that it's not only the Dutch that speak Dutch.
Guilty as charged. Sorry.
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