De Verwoeste Stad, Rotterdam

Name: De Verwoeste Stad
Address: Plein 1940, Rotterdam, 3011, Netherlands

#80 among attractions in Rotterdam

Sculpture, Monuments and statues, Public art

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The Destroyed City is a bronze memorial sculpture in the Dutch city of Rotterdam. It commemorates the German bombing of Rotterdam on 14 May 1940, which destroyed the medieval centre of the city. Unveiled in 1953, it was designated as a Dutch national monument in 2010. It is the largest sculpture by the Russian-born French sculptor Ossip Zadkine, his best known work, and the best known sculpture in Rotterdam. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°55'4"N, 4°28'59"E

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Plein 1940Stadscentrum (Stadsdriehoek)Rotterdam 3011 Netherlands

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De Verwoeste Stad – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lijnbaan, Museum Rotterdam, Marine Corps Museum, Market Hall.

0.4 miNW
Shopping district, Shopping
Lijnbaan, Rotterdam
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Rotterdam, the Lijnbaan stands as a testament to post-war urban development and the modernist movement. This pedestrian shopping district, which first opened its paths in 1953, was designed by the architectural firm Van den Broek and Bakema as...
~1650 ftN
Museum, History museum
Museum Rotterdam, Rotterdam
8 min walk • Museum Rotterdam, nestled in the heart of Rotterdam, Netherlands, serves as a cultural repository showcasing the city's rich history and vibrant present. As a dynamic institution, it is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the collective memory of Rotterdam's...
~1940 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Marine Corps Museum, Rotterdam
10 min walk • The Marine Corps Museum, nested in the heart of Rotterdam, the Netherlands, stands as a testament to the rich maritime history and the valor of the Dutch Marines. This museum is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the legacy of the Netherlands Marine Corps, one of...
~1270 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Market
Market Hall, Rotterdam
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Rotterdam, the Market Hall (Markthal in Dutch) stands as a testament to modern architecture and cultural diversity. This iconic semi-circular building, completed in 2014, is not only a residential and office space but also a vibrant public...
~1430 ftN
Monuments and statues
Statue of Erasmus, Rotterdam
7 min walk • Standing proudly in the heart of Rotterdam, the Statue of Erasmus is a testament to one of the city's most renowned historical figures, Desiderius Erasmus. Crafted by the celebrated Dutch sculptor Hendrick de Keyser, this striking sculpture honors the influential...
~200 ftW
Museum, Specialty museum
Maritiem Museum, Rotterdam
1 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Rotterdam, the Maritiem Museum stands as a testament to the city's rich maritime heritage. This dynamic institution, situated in the bustling port area, offers visitors an immersive journey through the Netherlands' seafaring history, from the...
~1880 ftNE
View point, Museum, Vernacular architecture
Cube house, Rotterdam
10 min walk • The Cube House (Kubuswoningen) is an architectural marvel and a must-see landmark in the bustling city of Rotterdam, Netherlands. Designed by architect Piet Blom in the late 1970s and completed in 1984, these innovative houses are a bold urban experiment that combines...
~1520 ftN
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Event space
Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk, Rotterdam
8 min walk • The Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk stands as a historical beacon in the heart of Rotterdam, Netherlands. This venerable church, with its roots deeply embedded in the medieval era, is the only remnant of the city's original medieval architecture, as much of Rotterdam was...
~1850 ftN
Postmodern architecture
Timmerhuis, Rotterdam
9 min walk • The Timmerhuis is a building complex in the Stadsdriehoek district in the center of Rotterdam. The building is a combination of post-World War II reconstruction architecture by municipal architect J.R.A. Koops and contemporary architecture by the Office for Metropolitan Architecture.
~1190 ftN
Ferris wheel
SkyView Rotterdam, Rotterdam
6 min walk • SkyView Rotterdam was a 45-meter-tall Ferris wheel in the center of Rotterdam. It opened to the public on September 4, 2018, and was decommissioned in July 2019. Some residents of Markthal protested its construction citing privacy concerns. It was expected to stay for five years, but operated for less than one year.
~1570 ftSW
Museum, Modern art museum, Art museum
Kunstinstituut Melly, Rotterdam
8 min walk • Kunstinstituut Melly is a contemporary art gallery located in a former school building on Witte de Withstraat, in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The center was founded in 1990.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to De Verwoeste Stad?

Nearby attractions include Maritiem Museum, Rotterdam (1 min walk), Low Light of the Hook of Holland, Rotterdam (2 min walk), Het Schielandshuis, Rotterdam (3 min walk), Regentessebrug, Rotterdam (3 min walk).

How to get to De Verwoeste Stad by public transport?

The nearest stations to De Verwoeste Stad:

Tram

Keizerstraat • Lines: 21, 24 (2 min walk)
Beurs • Lines: 12, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 8 (4 min walk)

Metro

Beurs • Lines: A, B, C, D, E (4 min walk)
Leuvehaven • Lines: D, E (7 min walk)

Bus

Keizerstraat • Lines: 32 (4 min walk)
Station Blaak • Lines: 32, 824 (6 min walk)

Ferry

Rotterdam, Erasmusbrug • Lines: 20, 201, 202 (16 min walk)

Train

Rotterdam Centraal (21 min walk)
Rotterdam Zuid (37 min walk)