Just an hour from Amsterdam, Rotterdam sometimes gets billed as a “second city,” but this old-world-meets-modern-metropolis marches to the techno beat of its very own electronic drum.
Futuristic and edgy, this Netherlands gem capitalizes on a courageous local art scene and hosts the Rotterdam Film Festival each year at the end of January.
Art also gets immortalized through the city’s modern architecture, which sprung up after World War II, when the city was left in ruins. Instead of rebuilding what was there before, Rotterdam began a new slate with sleek design and impressive innovations.
Visit the Netherland’s busiest port to absorb the pulsating nightlife and avant-garde attitude of Rotterdam.
