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Audio Guide The Bombardment of Rotterdam

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During this tour I want to take you a little bit back in time. Back to 1940, the beginning of the second world war in Holland. Rotterdam has a very touching and emotional story to tell. I will tell you a gripping story about the war that started in Rotterdam. I’m going to take you to the statue that is dedicated to the bombardment named ‘The destroyed city’ and at the end we will go to the Blaak and Wineharbour were I tell you about the differences of Rotterdam after the bombardment and now. If you have any questions about the tour, feel free to put them in the comments below. This tour is written based on true stories. 

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