Standbeeld van Erasmus
The Statue of Erasmus stands in Groteplein in the centre of Rotterdam and commemorates the famous humanist and writer Desiderius Erasmus, who lived in the city in the 16th century. The bronze monument from 1622 is an important cultural-his…
About this place
The Statue of Erasmus stands in Groteplein in the centre of Rotterdam and commemorates the famous humanist and writer Desiderius Erasmus, who lived in the city in the 16th century. The bronze monument from 1622 is an important cultural-historical symbol and testifies to Rotterdam's rich intellectual heritage.
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Practical information & emergency numbers
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🚨 Emergency & Police
- General emergency (police/fire/ambulance) 112
- Police (non-urgent) 0900-8844
- International emergency line 112
🗺️ Tourist Information
- Rotterdam Tourist Information (VVV) rotterdam.info
- VVV Central Station — Stationsplein 20, daily 09:30–18:00
- VVV Hoek van Holland — Stationsweg 11, daily 09:30–17:00
🏥 City Hall & Medical
- City of Rotterdam (general inquiries) 0800-1545 (free)
- GGD Rotterdam-Rijnmond (travel medicine, weekdays 8:30–17:00) 010-433 98 99
- GP out-of-hours service (after 17:00 + weekends, always call first) 010-290 98 88
🚇 Transport
- RET (tram, bus, metro) 0900-5006010 · ret.nl
- Watertaxi Rotterdam 010-403 03 03 · watertaxirotterdam.nl
- Rotterdam Taxi Central (RTC) 010-462 62 62
Source: rotterdam.info, City of Rotterdam — generated 4 mei 2026
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