Euromast facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Euromast |
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| General information | |
| Type | Observation tower Hotel |
| Architectural style | Modern |
| Location | Parkhaven 20 Rotterdam, Netherlands |
| Coordinates | 51°54′22″N 4°27′57″E / 51.906111°N 4.465833°E |
| Completed | 1958-1960 |
| Renovated | 1970 |
| Height | |
| Antenna spire | 184.6 m (606 ft) |
| Roof | 104 m (341 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Lifts/elevators | 2 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Maaskant, van Dommelen, Kroos en Senf |
| Engineer | A. J. van Neste R. Swart (engineer) |
| Main contractor | Aanneming Maatschappij J.P. van Eesteren |
The Euromast is a super tall observation tower in Rotterdam, Netherlands. It's a famous landmark that lets you see amazing views of the city.
This tower was built between 1958 and 1960. It was ready just in time for the 1960 Floriade, which is a big international garden and flower show. Since 2010, the Euromast has been recognized as a special monument in the Netherlands.
To make sure the tower stands strong and steady, it was built on a huge block of concrete. This concrete block weighs about 1,900,000 kilograms! That's like the weight of many, many elephants!
The Euromast has an observation platform that is 96 meters high. From up there, you can see far and wide. There's also a restaurant inside the tower where you can enjoy a meal with a view.
When it was first built, the Euromast was 101 meters tall. This made it the tallest building in Rotterdam at the time. For a few years, other buildings became taller. But in 1970, something new was added! A part called the Space Tower was built on top of the original structure. This made the Euromast 85 meters taller, bringing its total height to 185 meters. Once again, it became the tallest building in Rotterdam!
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Workers building the Euromast in 1959.
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The Euromast in 1960, before the Space Tower was added.
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A look inside the restaurant at the Euromast.
Images for kids
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A view from the Euromast in 2012, showing the Erasmus Bridge on the left.
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An aerial view of the Euromast in 2015, with the Kop van Zuid and Katendrecht neighborhoods in the background.
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See also
In Spanish: Euromast para niños
