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Jeroen de Jongh Photography Jun 4, 2025

Going up the Euromast never gets boring, does it? 😊

Sony A73, Sony FE 24-105mm lens
13 seconds, F/8, ISO 200
3rd of May 2025, 21:56 CET

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The Euromast is an iconic observation tower in Rotterdam, Netherlands, standing at 185 meters tall. Originally constructed between 1958 and 1960 for the 1960 Floriade horticultural exhibition, it was designed by architect Hugh Maaskant. The tower was inaugurated on March 25, 1960, by Princess Beatrix. In 1970, the Euromast was extended with the addition of the Space Tower, increasing its height by 85 meters and making it the tallest public building in the Netherlands at the time.

Visitors can enjoy panoramic views of Rotterdam from the observation deck located at 112 meters. For an even higher vantage point, the Euroscoop—a rotating glass elevator—ascends to 180 meters, providing a 360° view of the city and beyond.

The Euromast features a restaurant situated at 96 meters above ground, offering a unique dining experience with stunning views of the Rotterdam skyline. Guests can indulge in brunch, lunch, high tea, high wine, or a three-course dinner.

For a truly unique experience, the Euromast offers two luxury hotel suites located at a height of 100 meters. Each suite comes with its own balcony, providing guests with breathtaking views of the city or the harbour.

Thrill-seekers can partake in abseiling from the Euromast during the abseiling season, which runs from May to September. Participants descend from a height of 100 meters.

Jeroen de Jongh Photography Jun 2, 2025

Riding high

Sony A73, Sony FE 24-105mm lens
1/320th of a second, F/9, ISO 200
3rd of May 2025, 16:21 CET

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A Ferris wheel is a large, rotating upright wheel with passenger cabins (often called gondolas) attached along its rim. As the wheel turns, these cabins remain upright, offering riders elevated views of the surrounding area. Ferris wheels are staples at amusement parks, fairs, and cityscapes worldwide.

Ferris wheels operate using a combination of mechanical and physical principles. Rotation Mechanism: Electric motors drive gears that turn the central axle, causing the wheel to rotate. Gravity's Role: While motors initiate movement, gravity assists in the wheel's rotation, especially as it descends, contributing to the ride's smooth motion. Cabin Stability: Gondolas are designed to pivot at their attachment points, allowing them to remain upright due to gravity as the wheel turns.

Riders often experience a sensation of lightness at the top of the wheel and increased pressure at the bottom, due to changes in apparent weight caused by the wheel's motion.

Before the modern Ferris wheel, "pleasure wheels" existed in the 17th century, where passengers rode in chairs suspended from large wooden rings turned manually. The first modern Ferris wheel was designed by George Washington Gale Ferris Jr. for the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Standing at 80.4 meters (264 feet), it featured 36 cars, each accommodating up to 60 passengers.