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Rotterdam, Netherlands
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Zuid (lit South) is a region of Rotterdam comprising the districts of Charlois and IJsselmonde. In local descriptions, however, 'Zuid' is a term referring to all parts of Rotterdam located south of the Nieuwe Maas river.
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De Zandweg dates from 1723. It's at the southern part of town called Charlois. When walking a little bit further you can also see the nice Oliphant country mansion.
Rotterdam's foremost event venue, hosting fairs, sporting events, concerts and congresses. The venue was the home of the Eurovision Song Contest in 2021, but some of the recurring events are listed below.
A self-titled 'sub-cultural venue', Baroeg originates from a youth centre set up in 1981. It's mostly claimed its fame as a concert venue for mostly alternative rock; genres like metal, punk and hardcore have been their main niche since the mid-nineties.
Indoor and outdoor adventure park with ziplines, climbing trails, freefalls and more. Fit for both children and adults.
Turkish restaurant.
Zuidplein Mall
Directly north of Ahoy, the Zuidplein Mall is fully integrated with the metro, with its ground floor being a hub for local buses. It houses the usual businesses you'd find in a mall: Supermarkets, clothes and cosmetics shops, food stands and major restaurants.
Keizerswaard Mall
Another mall, this one in the centre of IJsselmonde. It houses some 80 stores of mostly national chain brands, with a public transit hub for trams and buses nearby.
By public transit
Coming from anywhere in the country, travel either to Rotterdam Centraal or Dordrecht, whichever your train calls at first. From Rotterdam Centraal, the metro lines and head south of the river.
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