Description of the attraction
Euromast is a famous observation tower in the city of Rotterdam, designed by the talented Dutch architect Hugh Maaskant. Today it is one of the tallest structures in the Netherlands and one of the most famous and popular attractions in Rotterdam.
The construction of the Euromast began in December 1958 in preparation for the world famous horticultural exhibition Floriade - a real mecca for gardeners, florists, landscape designers and simply connoisseurs of beauty, which was first held in Rotterdam in 1960.
The tower, built according to the project of Maaskant, was a monolithic reinforced concrete structure with a height of about 101 m, with a wall thickness of only 30 cm and an internal diameter of 9 m. At a height of 96 meters, there is a very impressive structure made of glass and steel, which received a rather unusual name - "Crow's Nest". where two restaurants are located. This 240-ton structure was assembled at the foot of the tower, and it took five days to raise it to the desired height. Above the "Crow's Nest" there was an excellent observation deck, and at a height of 32 m - a "ship bridge" with a navigator's cabin, which was equipped with navigation devices.
The inauguration of the Euromast took place in March 1960 in the presence of Princess Beatrix. At the time of completion of construction, the tower became the tallest structure in Rotterdam, losing the palm only in 1968 to the high-rise Erasmus MC (Erasmus University Medical Center). However, already in 1970, a huge almost 85-meter spire or the so-called "Space Tower" was added to the original Maaskant tower and the Euromast again became the tallest structure in Rotterdam. At a height of 112 m, the "Euroscope" was installed - a glass panoramic cabin rotating when lifting around its axis, on which one can climb to a height of 180 m., at their disposal from 10 pm to 10 am the largest "balcony" in Rotterdam.
It is worth noting that the Euromast is not only about stunning panoramic views, and if you like extreme entertainment, you should definitely visit this famous tower on a weekend day - you can tickle your nerves by descending from the Euromast observation deck with the help of climbing equipment.
