Rotterdam, Bohemian Way of Life

Rotterdam, Bohemian Way of Life, Rotterdam, Netherlands

We continue with Rotterdam. While Rotterdam is a city that can be discovered walking aimlessly, without a prior plan, I have some tips for you (tourist and not so tourist) and also some recommendations of unique places for eating and shopping.

Seguimos con Rotterdam. Si bien Rotterdam es una ciudad que se puede descubrir caminando sin un plan previo, ni rumbo fijo, hoy os traigo más información de sitios a visitar (turísticos y no tan turísticos) y también algunas recomendaciones de sitios únicos donde comer y comprar.

Certainly, as I mentioned in my previous post, Witte de Withstraat is one of the most beautiful streets of Rotterdam and worthwhile walking it from end to end. Here you will find endless terraces, thrift shops, lovely restaurants and shops of local designers that you will love!

Sin duda, como ya mencioné en mi anterior post, Witte de Withstraat es una de las calles más bonitas de Róterdam y merece la pena recorrerla de punta a punta. Aquí encontrarás un sinfín de terrazas, tiendas de segunda mano, preciosos restaurantes y tiendas de diseñadores locales que te encantarán.

Another essential place in Rotterdam is the market, Markhaal, a multifunctional space bringing together 96 food stalls, more than 20 shops, 8 restaurants, one supermarket, parking lots and 228 housing at the top. The most characteristic feature of this building, apart from its size and shape, is the mural that covers the arc crowning the building. A digital mural of 11,000 square meters and 4,500 pieces of perfectly fitted aluminum, called the Cornucopia, that used Pixar technology in its creation. It reminded me of the Boqueria market in Barcelona, in its futuristic version. Definitely a perfect place to stop by and grab some food to eat inside or outside sitting on the grass. It is hard to resist its delicious smells... ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Rotterdam, Bohemian Way of Life
Guide Location: Netherlands » Rotterdam
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Midori Mori
Read it on Author's Website: http://www.midorisobsessions.com/2015/06/rotterdam-bohemian-way-of-life.html
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
  • Witte de Withstraat
  • Markhaal
  • Het Schieblock
  • Schieblock Dakcafé
  • Annabel
  • Biergarten Rotterdam
  • Nonna & Nene
  • Groos

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