If you are a lover of architecture, be sure to visit the Van Nelle Fabriek, a monument of modern factory design built in 1929 by Brin kilometresan en Van der Vlugt. Looking even further back, in 1898, the 45-metre high office building, the White House, was finished and, at that time, stood as the tallest office building in Europe. Today, Rotterdam hosts some of the tallest structures in the Netherlands such as the Montevideo Tower, a residential building, and the tallest office building, Delftse Poort. The city is also home to the 186-metre high Euromast, which has turned into a major tourist attraction over the years. It was built in 1960, originally at the height of 101 metres; however, it was extended ten years later by an additional 85 metres.

In Rotterdam, you can see the Erasmus Bridge, a 2,600-foot cable stayed bridge that links the north and south parts of the city. It is supported by a 138-metre tall pylon with the characteristic bend that has given the bridge its nickname: the Swan. In addition, you can see the famous Kubuswoningen, or cube houses, built by the architect Piet Blom in 1984. Many internationally renowned architects are based in Rotterdam such as O.M.A, MVRDV, Neutelings & Riedijk and Erick van Egeraat. The city is at the top of the best European Skylines - along with Frankfurt, Warsaw and Paris. You can observe what modern architecture is all about in just one city!