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Rotterdam's McDonald's is considered, even by architects, to be one of the most well-designed in the world.

Rotterdam travel guide and things to do: Why you should visit the Netherlands' second biggest city

Rotterdam - the European city you're having when you're not quite having a European city.

  • by Anthony Dennis
The minimalistic, design-driven nhow Hotel Rotterdam.

Hotel review: nhow Rotterdam, Netherlands, one for the Dutch design buffs

In this very model of the almost totally modern European city, the edgy nhow is a most suitable choice

  • by Anthony Dennis
An interior view of the Market Hall, known as the Markthal.

Rotterdam, Netherlands: A city to rival Europe's best

It was devastated by bombing during World War II – but the city has rebuilt itself, resulting in some astonishing design.

  • by David Whitley
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There is more to Europe than Paris and Rome

Europe's lesser-visited cities are just as eye-catching, fascinating and fun as their more well-trodden counterparts, writes David Whitley.

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Beyond Paris and Rome: the lesser-known European cities you must visit

Europe's lesser-visited cities are just as eye-catching, fascinating and fun as their more well-trodden counterparts, writes David Whitley.

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Mainport Rotterdam

Dock around the clock

In Europe's biggest working port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands, Mainport is a new hotel designed for anything but waterside toil.

  • by Jane Reddy
Woman, Beirut, Lebanon, pool hotel

From dumps to jewels: greatest city comebacks

Once deep down in the urban dumps, these cities have bounced back from the brink of becoming no-go destinations, turning tumultuous pasts into tourist drawcards.

Stuart Wilson, on his second hand Gazelle opa fiets or grandpa bike.

Dutch delight on a granny bike

You don't need Lycra, a fancy bike and lung-busting hills to cycle in the path of professionals, writes Ian Wilson.

Capsule Hotel, Den Haag, the Netherlands. The "rooms" were originally designed as escape pods for oil rig workers but have been turned into rather strange and cramped accommodation.

Strangest hotels: your abode to nowhere

Some of the world's strangest hotels offer the solution for travellers who reckon the journey is half the fun.

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