Fun fact – whatever was not destroyed by the Nazis, was finished by the post-war planners. The main church of the city- Sint-Laurenskerk – was also scheduled to be torn down despite the outcry, but the intervention of Queen Wilhelmina helped to save it. This Dutch article showcases the zeal with which they demolished the old town.
DutchMitchellsays
These pictures make me so damn sad. Rotterdam truly was such a beautiful place. It looks cool now in some places, but it really isn’t the same.
threalseymourskinner says
Would have been great if the Nazis had never assumed power.
saberplane says
What would be the approximate location this shot would have been taken from? Would be curious to see what it looks like now.
leafgum says
anyone have a modern day shot?
Kailackalick says
Isn’t this the same bridge from the Rotterdam map in Battlefield V?
SomeConsumer says
What a loss
Frits2003 says
More pictures from before the war.
https://m.imgur.com/gallery/QmF5u
Strydwolf says
Fun fact – whatever was not destroyed by the Nazis, was finished by the post-war planners. The main church of the city- Sint-Laurenskerk – was also scheduled to be torn down despite the outcry, but the intervention of Queen Wilhelmina helped to save it. This Dutch article showcases the zeal with which they demolished the old town.
DutchMitchell says
These pictures make me so damn sad. Rotterdam truly was such a beautiful place. It looks cool now in some places, but it really isn’t the same.
kraygus says
Heartbreaking picture.