Het Nieuwe Instituut, Rotterdam
Het Nieuwe Instituut functions as a museum dedicated to the realms of architecture, design, and digital culture. It also serves as a dynamic platform for fostering creativity within the industry. The institution curates exhibitions and facilitates discussions spanning various design fields, including graphic design, product design, gaming, fashion, interior and architectural design, urban planning, and landscape architecture.
Established on January 1, 2013, through the merger of the Netherlands Architecture Institute (NAI), Premsela Institute for Design and Fashion, and the Virtual Platform Institute for e-culture, it has become a prominent hub.
A pivotal facet of the institute's endeavors involves the curation of an extensive collection of archives chronicling the history of Dutch architecture. This remarkable compilation encompasses both historical and contemporary architectural achievements, making it a must-visit destination for anyone exploring Rotterdam.
Why You Should Visit:
An absolute must for lovers of urban planning, design, and architecture.
The building itself is one of the best-preserved houses in the Nieuwe Bouwen style, the Dutch branch of architectural Modernism.
Entry ticket also includes admission to the remarkable Sonneveld House around the corner, a 1930s marvel of design.
Tip:
Check out the Institute's great café – open to the public without needing to visit the exhibits.
Established on January 1, 2013, through the merger of the Netherlands Architecture Institute (NAI), Premsela Institute for Design and Fashion, and the Virtual Platform Institute for e-culture, it has become a prominent hub.
A pivotal facet of the institute's endeavors involves the curation of an extensive collection of archives chronicling the history of Dutch architecture. This remarkable compilation encompasses both historical and contemporary architectural achievements, making it a must-visit destination for anyone exploring Rotterdam.
Why You Should Visit:
An absolute must for lovers of urban planning, design, and architecture.
The building itself is one of the best-preserved houses in the Nieuwe Bouwen style, the Dutch branch of architectural Modernism.
Entry ticket also includes admission to the remarkable Sonneveld House around the corner, a 1930s marvel of design.
Tip:
Check out the Institute's great café – open to the public without needing to visit the exhibits.
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Sight Name: Het Nieuwe Instituut
Sight Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands (See walking tours in Rotterdam)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Sight Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands (See walking tours in Rotterdam)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Walking Tours in Rotterdam, Netherlands
Create Your Own Walk in Rotterdam
Creating your own self-guided walk in Rotterdam is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Cheese Shops in Rotterdam
Although many countries claim cheese to be their unique product, Dutch cheeses are indeed an iconic, standalone thing. Amid a cornucopia of different cheeses made in The Netherlands, there are quite a few internationally-famed ones originated in Rotterdam.
It is therefore only natural to find a plethora of specialty shops in the city fit to warm the heart of any cheese lover, be it a finder, a... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.6 Km or 1 Miles
It is therefore only natural to find a plethora of specialty shops in the city fit to warm the heart of any cheese lover, be it a finder, a... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.6 Km or 1 Miles
Delfshaven District Walking Tour
Part of the old city of Rotterdam, the borough of Delfshaven – situated on the right bank of the river Nieuwe Maas, is rich in history. Prior to 1886 it had been a separate municipality which grew around the port of the city of Delft.
Delft itself was not located on a major river, so in 1389 a Voorhaven (outer harbor) to the south, along with the Aelbrechtskolk waterpass, had to be created to... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.3 Km or 0.8 Miles
Delft itself was not located on a major river, so in 1389 a Voorhaven (outer harbor) to the south, along with the Aelbrechtskolk waterpass, had to be created to... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.3 Km or 0.8 Miles
Rotterdam Introduction Walking Tour
Rotterdam is the second-largest city in the Netherlands. It is located at the Nieuwe Mass channel's mouth, which leads to the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta and the North Sea.
Rotterdam boasts Europe's largest port and is known for its maritime history, culture, and modern architecture. Its waterway location has earned it the name "Gateway to the World."
Rotterdam's... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.2 Km or 2 Miles
Rotterdam boasts Europe's largest port and is known for its maritime history, culture, and modern architecture. Its waterway location has earned it the name "Gateway to the World."
Rotterdam's... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.2 Km or 2 Miles
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Souvenirs Shopping: 16 Genuine Dutch Things to Buy in Rotterdam
Just as any other major Dutch destination, Rotterdam is associated with sea, excellent cheeses, marvelous beer, good food and, generally speaking, good taste. A set of gifts from Rotterdam will duly reflect any, if not all, of these qualities. Listed here are some of the items that might prove well...