Market
Markthal
Rotterdam, Netherlands
A huge arched food hall with a giant ceiling mural and dozens of food stalls.
Bridge · Netherlands · Zuid-Holland
Erasmus Bridge
The graceful cable-stayed bridge over the Maas, nicknamed The Swan.
Free to enter about 30 min
For storytellers
Why Erasmus Bridge matters
The Erasmus Bridge is a white cable-stayed bridge that rises in a single asymmetrical pylon, giving it the nickname The Swan. It links the north and south parts of Rotterdam and is a great place for skyline photos, especially at sunset.
Talking points
- The single pylon gives it a swan-like profile.
- It connects the north and south of the city.
- Sunset is the best time for photos.
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