Regentessebrug, Rotterdam

Name: Regentessebrug
Address: Rotterdam, Netherlands

#123 among attractions in Rotterdam

Bridge, View point

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The Regentessebrug is a fixed bridge in the Dutch city of Rotterdam. The bridge connects the Posthoornstraat with the Glashaven over the Wijnhaven. Built in 1898 to replace a wooden lifting bridge, the Regentessebrug is one of the few pre-war structures to have survived the bombing on 14 May 1940. The bridge is also popularly known as the Four Lions Bridge and has been a National Monument since 1973.

Coordinates: 51°55'2"N, 4°29'7"E

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Stadscentrum (Stadsdriehoek)Rotterdam Netherlands

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Regentessebrug – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museum Rotterdam, Marine Corps Museum, Market Hall, Statue of Erasmus.

0.4 miNW
Museum, History museum
Museum Rotterdam, Rotterdam
10 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...
~1530 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Marine Corps Museum, Rotterdam
8 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...
~1200 ftN
Shopping, Shopping centre, Market
Market Hall, Rotterdam
6 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...
~1640 ftN
Monuments and statues
Statue of Erasmus, Rotterdam
8 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...
~710 ftW
Museum, Specialty museum
Maritiem Museum, Rotterdam
4 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...
~1640 ftNE
View point, Museum, Vernacular architecture
Cube house, Rotterdam
8 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...
~1640 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...
~1940 ftE
Bridge
Willemsbrug, Rotterdam
10 min walk • The Willemsbrug is a bridge next to the Erasmusbrug in the centre of Rotterdam, Netherlands, spanning the Nieuwe Maas. It links the northern part of the city with the Noordereiland and the district of Feijenoord.
0.4 miNW
Postmodern architecture
Timmerhuis, Rotterdam
11 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.
~1360 ftN
Ferris wheel
SkyView Rotterdam, Rotterdam
7 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.
~1930 ftW
Museum, Modern art museum, Art museum
Kunstinstituut Melly, Rotterdam
10 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 Regentessebrug?

Nearby attractions include De Verwoeste Stad, Rotterdam (3 min walk), Low Light of the Hook of Holland, Rotterdam (4 min walk), Maritiem Museum, Rotterdam (4 min walk), Stadsdriehoek, Rotterdam (4 min walk).

How to get to Regentessebrug by public transport?

The nearest stations to Regentessebrug:

Bus

Keizerstraat • Lines: 32 (3 min walk)
Station Blaak • Lines: 32, 824 (5 min walk)

Tram

Keizerstraat • Lines: 21, 24 (4 min walk)
Beurs • Lines: 12, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 8 (6 min walk)

Metro

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

Ferry

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

Train

Rotterdam Centraal (23 min walk)
Rotterdam Zuid (35 min walk)