7 spots in Rotterdam for the most beautiful photos
1. Markthal
The Markthal is a special building and you'd like to capture it. It's not just a large roofed market, there are also apartments inside it. Both the exterior and the interior are worth photographing. The ceiling has paintings of flowers, fruit, vegetables, and more. The market hall is also full of nice stalls to take pictures of. So unleash your creativity and find unique perspectives.
2. Erasmus Bridge + Kop van Zuid
One of the most well-known bridges in the Netherlands is the Erasmus Bridge. That is why it can't miss in this list. From the Kop van Zuid, you get a good view of the bridge. And you can also capture the Skyline of Rotterdam nicely from this point. This makes you feel like you're in New York. You can take nice pictures here in the daytime as well as in the evening.
3. Kralingse Bos
In a big city like Rotterdam, you can take a lot of architecture photos. But there is also a large recreation area in the city center, the Kralingse Bos. The Kralingse Plas is in this area. This location is suitable for photographers who prefer landscape and nature photography. During spring time, the trees are green. And during fall, the autumn colors appear. You also get a great view of the skyline of Rotterdam from the Kralingse Plas.
4. The Cube Houses
The cube houses alone are worth photographing. But you can also get creative here by capturing them from different angles. You can stand right in the middle of the houses and photograph upwards, for example. This way, you create a different shape. By constantly changing perspective, you create new and interesting compositions.
5. Rotterdam Central Station and the Luchtsingel
Rotterdam Central Station is a recognizable building. You can take beautiful architecture pictures here. Behind the station is the Luchtsingel. This yellow wooden bridge connects Rotterdam North with the city center. You can walk to the Dakakker, Hofplein, and park Pompenburg via the bridge. And you'll come across various photogenic spots as you walk over the bridge.
6. Witte de Withstraat
Whether you walk through the Witte de Withstraat in summer or winter, there is a great atmosphere during all seasons. When the weather is nice, all outdoor restaurants are full. And when darkness falls early during winter time, there are lights everywhere. You can unleash your creativity here as a street photographer. You can find several murals worth photographing in the side alleys.
7. Maassilo
The Maassilo is a great place for industrial pictures. It's an old grain silo situated in the Maashaven. You'll find plenty of suitable spots for an urban photo shoot here. And when you're making interior pictures, you can go inside to the event hall of the Maassilo. The building was transformed into an event venue, but the industrial details were preserved.