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If you are in Rotterdam in February, be sure you don't miss museums night. It usually takes place at the end of the month. All Rotterdam's museums are open from 8.p.m. till 2 a.m., you buy just one ticket for 11 euros with which you can enter all museums and galleries in Rotterdam.
It's not just visiting museums...it's really social event, when everyone is out and everyone goes. Leave a Comment
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Rotterdam was europe's cultural capital in 2001 but it is still famous for its festivals. These includes museum nights, film festivals, but also some outdoor events like the zomercarnaval. Caribbean rythms, a street parade and exotic food make this event one of the most enjoyable in Rotterdam. The main events are the brassband battle (warming up) which is on an evening and the street parade on the following day. With over 600 000 visitors every year, this is the largest caribbean carnaval in Europe. Zomercarnaval takes place in the last days of July, check out their web page for the dates in 2008! Leave a Comment Directions: The final of the brassband contest takes place at the Coolsingel, but the festival occupies almost the whole city center.Website: www.zomercarnaval.nl
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Rotterdam is THE place to be in summer. Different kinds of events take place here, from Zomercarnaval (caribbean summer carnaval) to Wereldhavendagen (world harbour days) and several more. A quieter event are the summer Sundays – Zomer Zondagen. For five weeks, every Sunday small performances take place in the city park. Most times, these are music groups, but there are also other acts and activities for children. I had two music groups and some comedy: De Zwoelie Troelies. Remember “Barbie Girl”? This song and more summer hits from the past years were interpreted by three ladies dressep up as elderly women. For that, they use to play on trumpets, harmonicas and similar instruments. Nice idea, interesting sounds and really funny. Unfortunately, for somebody in heaven it was a little too funny and it started to rain shortly after the show… Leave a Comment Directions: In the park, a short walk away from the EuromastWebsite: http://www.zomerzondagen.nl Other Contact: http://www.zwoelietroelies.nl
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 Luxor theater by RubenELeave a Comment Address: Posthumaanlaan 29Phone: 010 4960000Directions: Kop van ZuidWebsite: www.luxortheater.nl
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 MUSEUM SCHIEMANSHUIS
ROTTERDAM by eden_teuling
There you can SMELL real ROTTERDAM till 5th October 2003....
The smell of seawater and seaweed, petrochemics in Hoek van Holland, ore and coal in the Botlek Area, spices and grass from Feyenoord and "zuid".
These typically smells of Rotterdam lead the visitor through the Rotterdam of the 20th Century.
And believe me, the smells are real, as real as I smell them when I am there (which if often because one of my children lives and works there in that busy, busy city).
Your nose can rest a bit while your eyes have a look at the dozens of objects and photographs and your ears are listening to stories told by real "Rotterdammers" and again, believe me, they know how to tell stories!
They are stories about the old Pernis with the smell of soil and strawberries, fish and rope, now pushed aside by industry, stories about the cattle market at the BOEZEMSINGEL with its many pubs for the butchers.....
Inspired by all smells everyone can add his/her own smell-memories to the exhibition!
The MINIZINE "Smell Rotterdam" can be bought at the Museum shop for 3 euro.
There are also 3 lectures but they are in Dutch......for those who understand Dutch!
I can promise you that after visiting this exhibition Rotterdam will smell as never before, you simply will be aware of all the smells....
There are 4 activities in the City as a result of this exhibition.
DE CROOSBOOT
Boattour 3 hrs. more info:010-414 97 51
DE SNERTTRAM
A city tour by special tram (guided) 1 1/2 hrs.
for more info:www.snerttram.nl
CITY SAFARI
A special designed "smell" safari through the city FOR GROUPS only!
RESTAURANT DE HARMONIE & SAAI DESIGN
On Sunday 1st of June there will be a fairy tale for those who love Art and delicious food.
At unexpected moments all senses wil undergo tinkling sesations.
Enjoying an afternoon in the garden and the rooms with period furnish of restaurant the HARMONIE.
More info and booking: 010 436 36 10
A lot of tips in only one tip.......... Leave a Comment Address: Korte Hoogstraat 31, 3011 GK RotterdamPhone: 010 217 67 67Directions: see your city plan and your maps....Website: www.hmr.rotterdam.nl
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danceparade by mafootje
This year the event is on saturday august 9th, 2003. Leave a Comment Directions: Centre of Rotterdam well Rotterdam is making it harder for this event to live...the parade isn't allowed to go directly through the centre and sounds may not be louder as 90Db...Website: http://www.ffwdheinekendanceparade.nl/ Other Contact: It's a Yearly returning event.
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 by KozzmozzLeave a Comment Address: In the city-centre of Rotterdam.Other Contact: Visit the website of the tourist
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 by KozzmozzLeave a Comment Directions: All over the centre of Rotterdam, mostly Coolsingel and Weena.Other Contact: For more info, call: +31(0)10-43
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 by KozzmozzLeave a Comment Directions: Mostly in the centre on Rotterdam, but also in the suburbs.Other Contact: Please visit their website (also
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One of the most beautiful ones is the Caribean Carnaval, the biggest Caribean Carnaval in on the European continent. About 600,000 people will visit this festival this year, which will take place in August.
The biggest Caribean Carnaval on the European continent, with a lot of exotic food, drinks, music and parties (indoor and outdoor). Leave a Comment Directions: In the centre of Rotterdam, in the streets 'Coolsingel', 'Weena', 'Leuvehaven' and 'Westblaak'Other Contact: Please call the Tourist informat
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