Skylines and views
EUROMAST
Euromast is a famous observation tower in the west part of downtown Rotterdam, next to The Park. At a height of 185m to the spire it is the 2nd tallest structure in Rotterdam (after KPN-toren). It was built in 1960. It is one of the most recognized landmarks on Rotterdam's skyline.
Euromast seen from The Park. There is an observation deck and a restaurant inside and a revolving gondola that takes you to the top (theblack thing on the top of thetower).
The top of Euromast seen from the Park.
The history of Euromast.
The stunning views from Euromast:
The skyline of North and South part together. Click on the picture to view a large version.
From the left: Central station with Millenium and Gebouw Delfse Poort, City Cente with WTC and others, Wijnhaven with Red Apple, Cube houses and others, Willemsbrug, Erasmusbrug and Kop van Zuid wit Maastoren, De Rotterdam, New Orleans, World Port Center, Montevideo and Hotel New York. In the foreground: Erasmus University, The Park, Maritime Quartiers with Parklaan and Westerlaantoren. The water is Nieuw Maas.
Towards the city center and The Park.
Kop van Zuid peninsula with Wilhelminapier and Erasmus Bridge. Buildings from the left: Erasmusbrug, Maastoren, Wilhelminatoren, Toren of Zuid, De Rotterdam (u/c), New Orleans, World Port Center, Montevideo, Hotel New York (small bldg). Foreground: Westerlaantoren.
City Center around Beursplein, Churchillplein, Coolsingel and WTC.
Wijnhaven and Oude Haven dominated by The Red Apple. To the right are skyscrapers that stand at the bank of Nieuw Maas.
Het Park seen from Euromast.
The top of Euromast. A revolving space gondola was added in 1970.
The harbour, for many years the world's largest. Note the luxury cruising ship!
The floating Chinese restaurant.
KPN-toren Waalhaven, the tallest structure in Rotterdam, but still almost unknown. It has a height of 207m and was built in 1983.
West harbour.
The Hague’s skyline can be seen in the distance!
Amsterdam’s south (Zuidas) can also be seen on clear days!
The police headquarters.
Towards Europoint in the background, with the small city Schiedam behind.
Delfshaven (note the windmill) and Europe's largest harbour.
The chimney skyline of the harbor.
It is very narrow on the staircase to the upper deck of the observation tower!
Euromast is member of "World Federation of Great Towers".
There is a restaurant in the tower with nice views.