This historical railway bridge is dear to many Rotterdam residents, as it’s the first structure that was restored after a devastating bombing during World War II. The bridge was built in 1927 to replace an old rotating bridge from 1878. This old bridge was a big issue at that time due to how slowly it operated, slowing down both the water and rail traffic. All of this frustration peaked when a German ship collided with the central part in 1918. The Hef, officially known as Koningshavenbrug (King’s Harbor Bridge) was…
