Rotterdam is an old historical city and has been in this status since 1328. Throughout its turbulent Dutch history, it has played an essential role in many events.

Today, this is a modern center of world significance and an attractive tourist destination.

Rotterdam is a city of modern, experimental architecture, with many solitaries, bridges, and tunnels.

White Suspension Bridge - The Erasmus Bridge, which connects divided parts of the city, is a unique tourist attraction. Because of its grandiose appearance, it is also called the Swan.

With a population of over 600,000 people, Rotterdam is today the second-largest city in the Netherlands, just behind Amsterdam.

With a vibrant cultural scene, with many theaters, cinemas, spacious areas, Rotterdam exudes the spirit of a metropolis where everyone can find their place under the sun.

Rotterdam has always been known for the shipping industry. The port of Rotterdam is the largest port in Europe and the third in the world. 

The city's economy relies on several sectors such as Transportation and Logistics, Agro-food, CleanTech, Life Sciences & Health, Energy, Finance. Nowadays, a lot of well-known companies have headquarters in Rotterdam.

Therefore, there is a wide range of jobs and industries represented in the city, which opens up great opportunities for job seekers.

Pros and Cons of Living in Rotterdam

Pros

• Public transport in Rotterdam is at a very high level. You can choose between subways, trams, and buses. Everything is very safe and clean so that you won't need any other transportation.
• Unless, of course, you don't want to be driven by anyone else, but rather take a bike ride wherever you want in the city. In that case,  there is an incredible network of bike lanes throughout the city.
• In the Netherlands, almost everyone speaks perfect English.
• It is a large and vibrant city, and you can not be bored anytime - there are lots of restaurants, pubs, clubs, cinemas, shopping centers - whatever you like.

Cons

• As in most Dutch cities, the weather in Rotterdam is often known to be problematic for people who are not used to rain. There are not many sunny days during the year.
• Rotterdam is considered the least safe city in the Netherlands.
• Since the city was almost completely destroyed during World War II, the entire city architecture is new and different from other Dutch cities that are beautiful to many people just because of the historic sentiment they possess.

The Major Attractions in Rotterdam

• The Kunsthal Museum - opened in 1992 and covered an area of ​​3,300 square meters. It hosts numerous exhibitions by world-renowned artists.
• Rotterdam has many nigh tclubs, so the night life in this city is very developed.
• Alexandrium Shopping Center and Zuidplein are good places for shopping. The places are so big that they can be bought for days.
• Numerous restaurants and other catering establishments offer a large selection of international cuisine, as well as countless Dutch specialties, especially desserts.
• Diergaarde Blijdorp Zoo is one of the most beautiful in Europe. Especially popular is the giant aquarium "Oceanium," with a large number of exotic and rare fish.
• The Euromast Tower reaches an altitude of 185 meters and is the highest in the Netherlands. It is a unique attraction because of its beautiful view.
• The Rotterdam International Film Festival takes place every year and brings together many celebrities.
• There are also a lot of museums, the Dutch Institute of Architecture, and various other attractions that make Rotterdam the perfect destination.