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Rotterdam: Europe's Gateway to the World
Rotterdam is the Netherlands' second-largest city and home to Europe's largest seaport. Known for its cutting-edge modern architecture, multicultural population, and resilient spirit, the city rebuilt itself from near-total destruction in World War II to become a global logistics powerhouse and a living museum of contemporary design.