Rotterdam is a large port city in the west of the Netherlands in the Province of South Holland with a population of over 620,000. It lies in the Rhine-Meuse delta, and is connected to the North Sea by the 30-kilometer-long Nieuwe Waterweg canal.
The first records of Rotterdam date back to 1283. It received city rights in 1299, and developed significantly in the 17th and 18th centuries through trade with France and England or the shipping industry. Rotterdam's seaport already played a significant role in the life of the city and still impresses today with its size and capabilities.
If you want to get to know Rotterdam, start your tour with the Gothic St. Lawrence Church, one of the most characteristic buildings, also one of the oldest, which, however, suffered significantly during the Luftwaffe carpet raids of 1940 - its walls and tower survived then. Today, in addition to its beautiful facade, the church's interior is worth seeing, with its historic altars and tombs. The city also boasts a number of museums full of valuable art collections. Particularly noteworthy is the large Boijmans Van Beuningen museum collecting works by many famous artists, or the Kunsthal Art Museum, which hosts temporary and thematic exhibitions.
Rotterdam is a city that is constantly vibrant. There you can find numerous clubs, discos and pubs, plus there are many events, concerts and festivals. In the summer there is a good chance that you will come across one of the numerous open-air performances, and in the winter - a fair or Christmas market.
Rotterdam is a major transportation hub, where highways and railroads intersect. In addition, an airport and Europe's largest seaport can be found there. The city has five subway lines, as well as streetcars and buses, so getting around Rotterdam and other towns in the metropolitan area in the western Netherlands shouldn't be a problem.
Our buses stop near the Erasmusbrug suspension bridge and the Kunsthal Museum on Zalmstraat 9. Wanting to visit Rotterdam - a bus can be a great choice, especially since it's an inexpensive and greener option than flying or driving your own car. You can find a list of available bus connections to Rotterdam on our website.
.Halich is a town located in Ukraine, in the Lviv region, in the western part of the country. Halych has a rich history and is one of the most important historical centers of the region.
Tourist attractions in Halych:
1. Ruins of Halych Castle - One of the city's most important sights are the ruins of a medieval castle that was once the seat of the Halych princes. The castle has a strategic location on a hill above the Dniester River.
2. St. Nicholas Church - One of the most important religious monuments in Halych. It is an example of medieval church architecture in the region.
3. Cathedral Ruins - The Halych Cathedral, which was once the seat of the metropolis, was one of the most important religious centers in Halych Rus. Although only ruins remain today, the site is of great historical significance.
Halich is now a small city, but its historical heritage and attractive location in western Ukraine attract tourists and historians interested in ancient Ruthenia and the region's medieval history.
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