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    Water, Port & Harbours

    Rotterdam

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Water, Port & Harbours The guide was updated:
As a port city, Rotterdam has unbreakable ties to the water, from the Maas River that flows right through the city to the many (historic) city harbours like Delfshaven. The city flows — courtesy of the Maas — seamlessly over into its industrial port that stretches for 40 kilometres to the Maasvlakte 2 and Hoek van Holland.
Keringhuis Public Water Center — Maeslantkering

Keringhuis Public Water Center — Maeslantkering

The Keringhuis is the information centre for flood risk management in Zuid-Holland and the impressive Maeslant Storm Surge Barrier. The Dutch Delta Works are extremely important for the protection of our country against flooding, especially in the provinces Zeeland, Zuid-Holland and Noord-Brabant. The Delta Works construction is unique and therefore receives a lot of international attention. The Maeslant Storm Surge Barrier (Maeslantkering) is the last part of the Delta Works. It is the largest movable flood barrier in the world. This impressive construction can’t be described in words, only experienced!
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Rotterdam Beach — Hoek van Holland

Rotterdam Beach — Hoek van Holland

When the sun is out, there is nothing as refreshing as water, and there is plenty of that in Rotterdam! From the Nieuwe Maas River that flows right through the city to the lively city harbours. Do you long for a dip in the sea? In no time at all, you are lying on the beach at Hoek van Holland. This expansive stretch of beach is also part of Rotterdam. Sea, beach, dunes, promenade, harbour, polders and attractions: Hoek van Holland is very versatile. In the summer, it’s a pleasant, bustling seaside resort. However, Hoek van Holland is also attractive to visit in the other seasons. With a great cultural offering, a diverse hinterland, and giant ships from the international Port of Rotterdam passing by.
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