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The rich history of the city of Rotterdam has provided many pages in the history books. From largest Dutch city in terms of slave trade to the city that was flattened during World War II because the Germans lost patience. But also pages about the struggle against the water (Rotterdam means nothing more than the 'dam' on the river Rotte) and the city that grew out of proportion and, thanks to the Hoekse en Kabeljauwse twists, became the most important city in Holland.
If you visit Rotterdam today, you will find a melting pot of monumental buildings and new architecture, shopping facilities until you drop, bars and restaurants up to the horizon and of course the port which is still the largest and most important port in Europe (although Antwerp people would probably disagree with that).
What should you not miss when you visit Rotterdam and what do you need to do when your car window needs to be replaced in Rotterdam?
Rotterdam is definitely not the oldest city in the Netherlands. On the contrary, only in the 9th century Rotterdam became a place with meaning, which is about 1000 years later than the first cities/settlements in the Netherlands. However, the turbulent history has ensured that you can write history books full of the city. Since others have already done so, we will not do so here. A number of important moments in the history of the city because they have been decisive for the development of Rotterdam:
By 14 May 1940, World War II had been underway in the Netherlands for five days. Rotterdam-Zuid was largely in German hands, as was the Noordereiland. However, the banks and bridges over the Maas were held at gunpoint to such an extent that the Germans were unable to take Rotterdam themselves. Early in the morning, a German negotiator arrived to discuss capitulation. A few hours later, the air force arrived and within less than 15 minutes flattened 24,000 homes, caused a huge conflagration and hundreds of people lost their lives. When the Germans threatened to do the same to Utrecht, the Netherlands surrendered.
That was not the end of it. The Allies largely flattened Delfshaven in late March '43 by mistake. The winter of starvation in '44-'45 also resulted in a large number of victims.
After the Second World War, Rotterdam hardly opted for renovation or restoration. The debris was swept up and new plans were rolled out. This has ensured that you will see a lot of new, modern architecture in Rotterdam, where the layout is clearly planological and not organic as in cities like Amsterdam. You will also find a large number of skyscrapers (high-rise) in Rotterdam, which is hardly found in other Dutch cities. Therefore, Rotterdam is also called the Manhattan of the Netherlands, or Manhattan on the Maas.
Rotterdam-Centre has few historical buildings, the districts around the centre (the pre-war districts) have considerably more history. There is a lot of art in the public space, including many monuments (Johan van Oldenbarnevelt is standing in front of the City Hall, Erasmus is standing near the Laurenskerk and Piet Hein can be found in Delfshaven). You can also see the harbour, where you can see mainly harbour cranes and cargo ships, and of course lots of water.
In the Koopgoot and the Lijnbaan you will find many different shops and markets, and the impressive Markthal is also worth a visit. Besides all the shopping facilities, you will also find numerous museums and no less than three professional football clubs, of which Feijenoord is the most famous.
As Rotterdam is situated in the middle of many important cities, you can visit the city via six different motorways; the A4, A13, A15, A16, A20 and A29. Although you can get very close to the city centre by car, it can save you a lot of stress and aggravation by choosing the parking facilities around the city centre.
Parking in the P+R lots in Rotterdam is free in many cases, especially if you choose to use public transport. You can find out where this applies and where you can park for free on the website of the municipality of Rotterdam itself.
If you drive along one of the many motorways around Rotterdam, the chance of a stone hitting your windscreen is great. You can also get glass damage while parking in one of the many car parks or garages. In most cases windscreen damage is harmless: a small chip outside your field of vision can be repaired later. In case of a chip of more than 20 diameters or a branched crack in the driver's field of vision, it is necessary to replace the windscreen in Rotterdam. If it's the side or rear window, it usually needs to be replaced immediately because the glass breaks when it's damaged.
Do you need a car window replacement in Rotterdam? Then choose us. Our certified fitting partners will replace any car window for you on-site. Not only in Rotterdam, but also in Utrecht, Groningen and the rest of the Netherlands and even Belgium. Car window replacement in The Hague is no problem at all. Is your car parked near your work and does the car window need replacing in Breda? Then we will also take care of that.
Since we are a price fighter in automotive glass, you can always count on us for the best price-quality ratio. Our car windows are cheaper than the ones at the dealer, while the quality is the same. Our after market car windows are often even cheaper than the average second-hand car window, and that has everything to do with the absence of the brand logo (which does nothing for your car window anyway). If you want the lowest price, the highest quality and the best service when your car window has to be replaced in Rotterdam, choose us.
Do you have questions about the possibilities or can't you find the right car window for your car on our website? Please contact us. We would like to help you personally, so that your windscreen can be replaced within a few days at De Kuip, Kralingse Zoom, Pernis or Slinge. Or wherever your car is parked in Rotterdam at the time we drop by.
