Rotterdam

Rotterdam is an industrious port city located at the river Meuse, with the biggest port of Europe. The city really stands out among the Dutch cities for it’s modern and innovating architecture. While other Dutch cities go for a traditional look Rotterdam is the only Dutch city where tall buildings and cutting edge architecture are a common sight. This is partially because the city center of Rotterdam had to be rebuild after the second world war. The center of Rotterdam lends itself for an excellent shopping experience. The best way to reach Rotterdam for a shopping trip is by taking the train from Amsterdam.