Historische Tuin Schoonoord — Attraction in Rotterdam

A small area (can be covered in 20 minutes) that is worth popping by if you are around the area, but not specifically for.

There are benches around which is good for sitting around. When we reached around closing time, there were still a lot of people around.

The history of the place sounds better than what we saw. Perhaps, it could be due to the season that we visited but it didn't feel particularly special to us. It felt just like a walk through an enclosed space where the trees are leaning in very close to you.

This place is very near to het park which is great to visit...

It's a relatively unknown little park with a big history. The park is centuries old and used to be privately owned by the wealthy merchants with their roots in the cultural aftermath of the golden age of Holland. In that time there were many plants imported from different places around the world and the park is a resemblance of the trade routes of that time. The park is a bit unknown even by locals and a quiet place in the city. There are a few places to sit and enjoy the surroundings and the quiet. It's a great place to go and read a book. The park is open daily from...

A hidden gem in Rotterdam. A quaint little park with benches, a fountain, and a variety of plants (nothing too exotic) awaits in the heart of Rotterdam. It's the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy a moment of serenity—unless a loud helicopter flies overhead. (You're a stone's throw away from the hospital, after all.) There are no food or drink vendors in the park, so bring your own from the conveniently located Albert Heijn just a short walk away. There are bins throughout the park so don't litter! It's absolutely...