♥ Rotterdam. Love or hate? I love it and here’s why.
Telling you more about my current favourite spot and it’s history. ♥
Rotterdam, you probably know it’s one of my favourite cities if you’re keeping up with my Blog and read its articles.
Can’t you relate, that sometimes there is a beautiful places you’ve discovered and you can’t wait to share?
The place I discovered isn’t a new place, it has a great history. I hadn’t been there -like ever- but when I did, I was wowed.
So, near the ‘Markthal’ in Rotterdam [crowded but nice, thé place you need to visit]….
That’s where you have the Cubic houses. You can also find these cubic houses in Helmond. Designed by architect Piet Blom and based on the concept of “living as an urban roof”. His design represents a village within a city, where each house represents a tree, and all the houses together, a forest. There are 38 of them in Rotterdam, all built in the 80’s. The creations are controversial, but most of all unique.
When you turn to the left and walk underneath the cubic-houses, you’ll find the “Oude Haven” [Google Maps is your friend, I’m telling you].
Arrived at the Oude Haven, it’s like you’re on holiday in a Mediterranean city.
Cosy terraces, fun people and gorgeous views. On the side, you find the Witte Huis and Hotel CitizenM. Next week I’ll tell you more about my stay there.
I will tell you some more about the Witte Huis, or: White House.
The White House is the only house that survived the bombings on Rotterdam in 1940. It’s still there and a real eyecatcher. It was the first Skyscraper of Rotterdam. Some may even say it’s the first of Europe. It also has it’s own café, Grand Café Het Witte Huis and bar-restaurant ‘Elit’ , where you can enjoy a nice bite and drink.
So my advice: whenever you’re in Rotterdam. Make sure to visit these places! XO
Photography by Camema
Hi Goldie! I’m Charissa. Love wearing a cool pair of sneakers with a dress, a boyfriend jeans with crop top, oversized button down with a floral skirt, or a perfectly tailored blazer with boots. I’m a busy bee, also having my own PR Agency called Goldapple Agency. What I do? Helping conscious brands with a story to become a lovebrand.
I’ve never been there but it looks so cute! I would love to visit. And your outfit is so cute.
meg
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What very interesting looking houses! Rotterdam looks super cute! It looks like the perfect city to walk around and explore.
xo, Jo
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Wow those Cubic houses are so interesting! I love the concept of them. I’ve always wanted to visit Rotterdam. It’s been a dream city of mine to visit and I hope I can visit it one day!
I love Rotterdam and it really calls for a visit there soon! There are so many things to see and do and I actually haven’t seen those cubic houses. I can see why they are controversial, but that doesn’t diminish the fact that I love them! Can’t wait to read about your stay at the hotel!
xoxo
Thomas
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I can tell by your photos how photogenic Rotterdam is! I mean, those cubic houses must be a sight to see! never seen anything like it! I’d love to visit one day<3
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How cool are those cubic houses. I’ve never seen anything like these. Your outfit is so cute by the way.
Xo,
Gabriela Vera
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I love this entire outfit babe! such a pretty print on you!! 🙂
xo, Samira
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I absolutely adore the way you added the denim jacket to the floral dress and the shoes are perfect! You are completely stunning and I definitely would love to visit Rotterdam and see the Cubic houses for myself !
This place is beautiful! I especially love the yellow houses that represent trees. There’s so much history in this place. I must visit! By the way you look so adorable in your denim, dress and sneakers combo! Love!
This place looks so creative and interesting! I love the yellow houses that represent trees. That is cool! There’s a lot of history in this place. I must visit!! By the way, you look darling in your sneakers, dress, and denim jacket combo. Cute!
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The White House sounds like something serious! It’s pretty amazing how it withstood bombings and is still there. I’m sure there’s some stories to tell about that going around. On another note, you can’t ever go wrong with a dress and a denim jacket. A big fan of this combo on you!
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I love to visit Rotterdam, It looks so interesting and beautiful!!! thanks for sharing this great post that I will keep in mind for when I visit one day!
Happy weekend! xx.
Gina
Hey Beauty:)
Hows you?
If I will visit Rotterdam I will visit for sure your Suggestions:) How Beautiful 🙂
Loved the Photos soooo much:) ohhh and that cute Blue Motorcycle:))) Love it:)
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Those houses are crazy! Wow, it took me a while to get my head around them. I have not gone to Rotterdam before, maybe one day.
xx Jenelle
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such pretty pictures. looks like such a great place! 🙂
Mooie foto’s. Rotterdam is een leuke stad.
Welke camera gebruik je trouwens?