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People heading for the Netherlands often get their heads turned by outrageously popular capital Amsterdam, Keukenhof for the quintessential tulip spotting, or Unesco-listed Kinderdijk to see its historic windmills. But travellers looking for a cultural hit in a vibey but never overcrowded city should swerve these overdone destinations and make a beeline for the country’s second city instead.

Accessible via direct Eurostar from London, Rotterdam would be worth a visit for its architecture alone; after being heavily bombed in WWII, the city was built anew in a range of styles, and today there are a number of tours just dedicated to its eclectic buildings. Expect everything from traditional 17th century gabled buildings to 1970s cube houses and 21st century masterpieces such as Markthal, a distinctive horseshoe shaped food hall and apartment complex from starchitects MVRDV. Visit in June and you’ll catch Rotterdam Architecture Month, when an even brighter light is shone on the city’s distinct urban style. This year’s line-up includes a floating feature, with three barges linked by a footbridge that will act as a park, sports playground and events space.

For an art fix, Museumpark is home to Kunsthal Rotterdam, a contemporary space celebrating modern works. But best in show has to go to The Depot, the world’s first publicly accessible art depository, which houses the Boijmans Van Beuningen’s vast collection of Dutch works while the water-logged museum is being remodelled.

There’s also Rotterdam’s Rooftop Days Festival in May and June, an annual event replete with rooftop concerts, camping, dining and dancing.