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Witte Huis

Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Ranked #11 of 46 attractions in Rotterdam
4.5 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
Type: Architectural Buildings, Historic Sites, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Owner description: Rotterdam's White House (Witte Huis) was the tallest office-building in Europe when it was built in 1898, and one of the few buildings in the center...... more » Owner description: Rotterdam's White House (Witte Huis) was the tallest office-building in Europe when it was built in 1898, and one of the few buildings in the center of town that survived the bombing raid on May 14,1940 during World War II. « less
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Gouda, The Netherlands
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

great spot in the city! great country!!!!!! Holland More

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Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012

This was the first skyscraper in Rotterdam en Europe in 1898. A masterpiece of 19th century architecture of 45 meters tall! More

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Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012

This is one of the few historical buildings in the city center which were not destroyed during the 1940 bombing. It used to be the highest office building in Europe (10 floors) when it was built in the 1890s. Great location by the Oude Haven (Old Harbour) too. More

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Hamburg, Germany
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26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012
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Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012
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Roermond, The Netherlands
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 November 2011
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Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 November 2010
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