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Cube Houses (Kubuswoningen)

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The Cube Houses, or Kubuswoningen, are one of Rotterdam’s most recognizable architectural landmarks. Designed by architect Piet Blom in the 1970s, these bright yellow tilted cubes are built at a 45-degree angle, symbolizing ‘trees in a forest’. Each cube represents an abstract tree, and together they form a playful and futuristic housing concept that continues to fascinate visitors from around the world.

What to See & Do

  • Visit the Show Cube Museum 🏠 to see how people live 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 inside the tilted houses 📐👀
  • Take photos 📸 from Blaak Square 📍 for the best angles 🖼️👍
  • Explore the connecting pedestrian bridge 🌉 linking the cubes 🔗🚶‍♂️
  • Visit nearby attractions 🗺️ like Markthal 🛒 and the Old Harbour 🚢✅

How to Get There

  • From Rotterdam Central Station 🚉: 5 minutes ⏱️ by metro 🚇 to Blaak station 📍✅
  • On Foot 🚶‍♀️: 15–20 minutes ⏱️ walk from the city center 🏙️👍
  • By Tram 🚊: Lines 21 or 24 🔢 stop near Blaak 🛑✅

Travel Tips

  • Visit early 🌅 to avoid tourist crowds 🤫😌
  • Photography lovers 📸 should bring a wide-angle lens 🔎👍
  • Combine your visit 🤝 with a stop 🍔 at Markthal next door 🛒✅
  • Watch your step ⚠️ inside the cubes 📐 — floors are steeply slanted! 😵‍💫✅

Suggested Itinerary

  • Morning ☀️: Visit the Cube Houses 🏠 and the Show Cube Museum 🖼️✅
  • Afternoon 🍽️: Explore nearby Markthal 🛒 for lunch 🍝✅
  • Evening 🌇: Walk to the Old Harbour 🚢 for a scenic sunset view 🌅👋

Opening Hours & Entry

Open:

Daily: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Entry Fee:

€3 per person (for the Show Cube Museum)

Best Time to Visit:

Morning or early afternoon for best lighting and fewer crowds.

Location

📌 Cube Houses (Kubuswoningen), Overblaak 70, 3011 MH Rotterdam, Netherlands

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