20 Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Rotterdam - Atlas Obscura

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in Rotterdam

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Cube House

These slanted cubic abodes are a creative if odd solution to a zoning pickle.

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Trompenburg Arboretum

A true Valhalla for cactus and succulent lovers.

Rotterdam, Netherlands

The Giant Of Rotterdam

A statue of the second-tallest Dutchman in history.

Rotterdam, Netherlands

The Luchtsingel

Built by crowdsourcing, this wooden foot bridge saved a part of Rotterdam that was languishing in wait of city funding.

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Paul McCarthy's Santa Claus

Rotterdammers' dirty minds gave this santa a dirty nickname and cursed it to a life of wandering.

Rotterdam, Netherlands

The BMW

A dramatic art installation features a BMW flying out of a building in Rotterdam.

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Blaak House

Elegant marble and old vaults fill this historic Dutch bank turned office space.

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Fikkie

This charming pup is meant to celebrate the youth and stubbornness of the city's students.

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Kapsalon

This melting-pot munchie combines fries, shawarma, melted cheese, garlic sauce, and spicy sambal.

Licorice Root

The washed and dried root of the licorice plant was once a popular natural “candy.”

Raw Herring Ice Cream

Even its creator says to stick to one scoop.

Uierboord

Cow udder is enjoying a resurgence as a sandwich filler in Rotterdam.

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