The Witte Huis or White House is a skyscraper in Rotterdam, Netherlands, inspired by American office buildings and built in 1898 in the Art Nouveau style. The building is 43 m (141 ft) tall, with 10 floors, and was the tallest in Europe at the time it was built. The building is listed as a Rijksmonument. The architect W Molenbroek designed the 10-storey building, at the time an unprecedented height in Europe. The building is constructed from iron and steel and cement, and includes two thick interior walls which increase the building's strength. Unlike many other contemporary buildings of the time, wood was not a significant construction material due to the fear of fire. It was also one of the few buildings in central Rotterdam to survive the German bombing campaigns of World War Two.

Kubuswoningen, or cube houses, are a set of innovative houses built in Rotterdam and Helmond in The Netherlands, designed by architect Piet Blom in 1984. The houses in Rotterdam are located on Overblaak Street, and beside the Blaak Subway Station. Blom tilted the cube of a conventional house 45 degrees, and rested it upon a hexagon-shaped pylon. There are 38 small cubes and two so called 'super-cubes', all attached to each other. The total area of the apartment is around 100 square meters, but around a quarter of the space is unusable because of the walls that are under the angled ceilings.

The Binnenrotte is a street in the heart of Rotterdam that was originally part of the river Rotte. It became a dry open space after the construction of the railway viaduct for the Rotterdam-Dordrecht train line in 1871. On Tuesdays and Saturdays, Binnenrotte Square is used by the Rotterdam Market Center, a general goods market boasting over 450 stalls.

St Laurenskerk is situated in the heart of Rotterdam. It was first constructed in the 15th Century and rebuilt in 1940. This church edifice of mediaeval origin holds a very unique place in Rotterdam's architecture, and numerous concerts are held here year round. Try to visit at weekends, when visitors are allowed to climb the church’s tower - from the top you will have a superb view of the city.

A major historical landmark, Cityhal Rotterdam is one of the few city center buildings which was not bombed in World War II. It is one of the many attractions in the Coolsingel area of the city. Construction of the famous building took six years, and was completed in August 1920. Its central hall is designed to represent Rotterdam as a port and trade city.

The World Trade Center is a beautiful combination of past and present. Architect J.F. Staal began construction of the building in 1936, and its initial design was completed in 1940. In 1984 work began to add a high rise tower on the top of the existing structure. Today the green tower reaches 93 meters tall, and is a familiar sight to visitors to the city.

The Schielandshuis dates back to 1665, and is the only historical edifice in the city centre that survived the ravages of war. The building was under restoration for a long time before it finally reopened as a museum in 1986. It once served as a residence and a place for receptions and meetings. A range of different exhibitions and displays, including diverse activities for children, are on offer to visitors.

De Kaashoeve is a cheese specialty shop in Rotterdam where you will find a wide range of cheeses and related products. Its friendly staff will help you choose the right cheese for you. The prices are a little higher than a regular store, but you'll benefit from the great variety of high quality cheese on offer.

The Roman Catholic Eendrachtskerk is one of the oldest churches in Rotterdam, dating back to 1868. It was designed in a neo-romanesque style by Belgian architect F. Laureys, with round arches, hemispherical curves on the windows, and belt courses. Officially it is named H.H. Laurentius en Ignatius.

The Wallonian church dates back to the 1920s. Located in the city center, it is surrounded by many other places of worship. The church has a traditional style and yet features some quite innovative aspects for a church - expect to find some quite peculiar things inside.

Worshippers began attending the Scots International Church as far back as 1643 - it continues to have a relationship with the Church of Scotland to this day. The purpose of the church is to meet the needs of the diverse nationalities living in Rotterdam. It boasts two choirs: one that sings contemporary and traditional hymns; and another known as the Joyful Singers, whose repertoire has a distinct African feel.

If you want to try the traditional local food of Rotterdam, this is the place for you. Chicken breast with truffles is this restaurant's most popular dish - the meat comes from a special Dutch breed of chicken called Hollandse blauwhoender. As well as this, Kip Culinair offers fish options such as cod with saffron and fennel sauce, and plenty of meatier fare such as veal in wild mushroom sauce. If you're a foodie, don't leave Rotterdam without enjoying a delicious meal at this restaurant.