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The Hotel New York is actually the former Holland American Line building. This is where the cruise line got its start. There were lots of interesting details throughout the building.

The Holland American Line initials could also be seen quite often. For more treasures, take a look here. Photos taken in May 2016.

Rather small

Breakfast at the Hotel New York is a real treat, especially with the interesting poetry on the walls: The croquettes in this restaurant are on the small side. -- C.B. Vaandragger. For more murals, take a look here. Photo taken in May 2016.

PS: Happy Fourth of July to my American friends!

Treetop paradise

Here's a last look at the cube houses in Rotterdam. From this view, they really do look like trees. For more reflections, take a look here. Photo taken in May 2016.

Top of the tree

Some people say the Cube Houses look like trees. I can kind of see it, especially when you get up to the very top.

It was nice and sunny and the brightly striped ceiling was a funny touch. Photos taken in May 2016.

A look inside

One of the Cube Houses is open to the public for a small entrance fee. This is the living room, complete with the original built-in furniture. I love the windows, but there's not a lot of space for entertaining.

And here's a look at the bedroom. The furniture here is also original. The houses all came with built-in items as it would be difficult to furnish the strangely shaped rooms otherwise. Photos taken in May 2016.

Innovative architecture

The Cube Houses are one of Rotterdam's most iconic sights. Though they are quite interesting to look at, they're not very practical on the inside. Photo taken in May 2016.

Going down

You might not be able to tell, but this is an old escaltor with real wooden stairs! It was a long way down to the Maastunnel. 

Here's how it looks for pedestrians; cyclists have a separate tunnel. I didn't walk the entire span, but I found it quite interesting. There is a similar tunnel in Hamburg that I visited not so long ago. For more treasures, take a look here. Photo taken in May 2016.

Under the sea

This mythical scene greets people coming up from Rotterdam's Maastunnel. It's an easy way for pedestrians and cyclists to cross the Maas river. For more murals, take a look here. Photo taken in May 2016.

The bubble

Rotterdam has a lot of architectural surprises, like this bubble building that's out on the water near the floating trees. For more reflections take a look here. Photo taken in May 2016.

Blaak station

There was so much fantastic architecture in Rotterdam. The Blaak train station was a good example. For more signs, take a look here. Photo taken in May 2016.

Facade

I just love brick buildings. Rotterdam is full of them! Photo taken in May 2016.

On the avenue

Nothing beats a tree-lined avenue. This one in Rotterdam even had a water view to the right. Photo taken in May 2016.

Trees on the water

Here's a look at the latest trend in public gardens from Rotterdam. The Dutch people are really clever! For more reflections take a look here. Photo taken in May 2016.

Out in a Boot

Seeing a city from the water is always fun! We took a harbour tour on the Pannenkoekenboot in Rotterdam, it was fun and relaxing and as a bonus, you got unlimited pancakes. Photo taken in May 2016.

Street poetry

"Hey, what is this? Is this now a palace or a church fair?" - Piet Blom (I can read Dutch!). For more signs, look here. Photo taken in May 2016.

Random dude in Rotterdam

There were no markings on this statue, but this guy looks pretty good in black and white, don't you agree? Photo taken in May 2016.

Abundant color

One of the best murals I've ever seen can be found at the Markthal in Rotterdam. Photo taken in May 2016.

A landmark

One of Rotterdam's most well-known sites is Markthal. It's a multi-use space with food stalls and shops on the inside as well as residential and office space that lines the outside. It is such a neat building and I hope you'll stop by tomorrow to see a bit more from inside. Photo taken in May 2016.

The Swan of Rotterdam

Many people say the Erasmus Bridge resembles a swan. I can see it. Photo taken in May 2016.

A trip to Rotterdam

A look at the Old Harbour of Rotterdam. Photo taken in May 2016.