We thoroughly enjoyed exploring this little bit of old Rotterdam that bid farewell to the pilgrims on their way to America.
A little slice of Amsterdam in Delfshaven. Has the appearance of a typically Dutch city pre WW (as it was not bombed) but without all the tourists. I live in the area and love it.
I went for a walk down here, very much of an older European feel to this neighbourhood than the rest of modern Rotterdam. I believe it was one of the few areas that survived significant bombing during the war
We had a lovely visit to peaceful atmosphere Oude Kerk and saw model of Speedwell- sister to Mayflower within and lovely stainglass. The area is quite a contrast to modern pulsing Rotterdam -certainly over new year anyway.
Historical evidence of the past where it was saved from the devastation during the WWII. It was a beautiful sight to stroll along this avenue of old houses.The traditional houses were a delight to see. We intentionally came here to feel the atmosphere of the place. A serene place in a typically dutch architecture.
Beautiful historical part of Rotterdam. With nice restaurants and pubs and historical architecture buildings and musea.
Lots of lovely havens like this all over Rotterdam - visit them all by bike and stop off for coffee en route. Do it the Dutch way!
I loved this part of old Rotterdam. Time stands still here, there's not much to do, take a walk around see how it looked when first emigrants went into the unknown of the New World.
After seven months living here, I still think this is the cosiest and different part of the city. The historical differences, multicultural inhabitants, cheaper prices make it good for grocerie shopping or even drinking.
A nice old part of Rotterdam (a pleasant contrast with the new city center) with many nice shops a nice (although certainly not posh) intercultural shopping street and many restaurants and pubs (of varying quality although at the old head near de Schie (the small river passing by it) you find some excellent ones ! )Easy to travel to by public transport take tramline 8/4 to Rotterdam Delfshaven or Metro station Delfshaven and walk south.