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<h2>Rotterdam</h2>
<p>The "World Port World City" Rotterdam is renowned for its port - one of the largest in the world. The city's appeal, however, extends well beyond the ships and quays.</p>
<p>This is a young, dynamic city and the second largest in the Netherlands. The cultural melting pot of Rotterdam's 173 different nationalities contribute to a cosmopolitan, liberal atmosphere.</p>
<p>The city's rapid pace of growth has seen the skyline transformed in recent years. Spectacular skyscrapers now sit alongside historic port buildings, famous museums and world-class shopping districts.</p>
<p>There is an almost endless choice of restaurants, caf&eacute;s and pubs along with a friendly gay scene.</p>
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<h2>Gay Rights in The Netherlands</h2>
<p>The Netherlands is a world leader in terms of liberal policies towards and public acceptance of the LGBT community.&nbsp;<a title="Essential Guide to Amsterdam" href="https://www.travelgay.com/essential-guide-to-amsterdam/">For more information, click here</a>.</p>
<h2>Getting to Rotterdam</h2>
<p>Rotterdam is served by two airports - Amsterdam's Schipol Airport and Rotterdam The Hague Airport.</p>
<p>Amsterdam Schipol is the country's major international hub. The airport has a direct rail connection to Rotterdam city center. The journey time is just 27 minutes with fares ranging from &euro;13-19. There is also excellent road connections between the airport and city.</p>
<p>Rotterdam The Hague Airport is just a 15-minute car or taxi ride from Rotterdam city center, or 20 to 25 minutes by public transport. Bus 33 takes you to Meijersplein metro station and from there it is a 10-minute ride into the city centre and the journey should cost you less than &euro;2. Taxis should cost around the &euro;20 mark.</p>
<p>Rotterdam also has excellent sea connections with the UK. Stena Line runs services from Harwich in Essex to Hook of Holland, just 30 minutes by car from Rotterdam.</p>
<p>High-speed rail services connect Rotterdam with Amsterdam, Antwerp, Brussels and Paris.</p>
<h2>Getting around Rotterdam</h2>
<p><strong>By Public Transport</strong></p>
<p>The city has an extensive public transport network comprising of&nbsp;metro, tram and bus lines all operated by RET. &nbsp;You will need a pre-paid OV-Chipkaart ("Public Transport chip card") for your travels with single journeys starting at &euro;1.83.</p>
<p><strong>By bicycle</strong></p>
<p>Rotterdam is extremely bicycle-friendly and it is usually the fastest way to get around the city. Bicycle lanes have been added to most major streets along with separate traffic lights for bicyclists. Most hotels will be able to help you with renting a bicycle for your stay.</p>
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<h2>Rotterdam Welcome Card</h2>
<p>Worth considering is the Rotterdam Welcome Card. The card is also an OV-Chipkaart valid for 1, 2 or 3 days of unlimited travel on all metro, tram and bus lines in the RET public network starting at &euro;11 for one day.</p>
<p>You also get a helpful 25% discount or more at 50 attractions, museums and restaurants. Sales points throughout the city can be found <a href="https://www.rotterdamwelcomecard.com/en/prijzen.html">here</a>.</p>
<h2>Where to Stay in Rotterdam</h2>
<p>Rotterdam has a great choice of hotels to suit all tastes. Some of the best hotels in Rotterdam for gay travelers are listed on our&nbsp;<a title="gay Rotterdam hotels" href="https://www.travelgay.com/gay-rotterdam-hotels/">Gay Rotterdam Hotels page</a>.</p>
<h2>Things to See &amp; Do in Rotterdam</h2>
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<li><strong>Feyenoord Statium</strong>&nbsp;- home to football club Feyenoord. &nbsp;Check out the silverware and take a trip through the history of the club and this famous stadium.</li>
<li><strong>Diegraarde Blijdorp</strong>&nbsp;- one of Europe's most breathtaking zoos home to sharks, king penguins, turtles, elephants, gorilla's, snakes and more. Open seven days a week.</li>
<li><strong>Markthal</strong>&nbsp;- a&nbsp;brand new, stunning covered market full of shops, restaurants &amp; caf&eacute;s. The internal arch features one of the largest artworks in Europe.</li>
<li><strong>Euromast</strong> - for a great view of the city ride up 185 metres to the top of the Euromast. Open daily</li>
<li><strong>Maritime Museum</strong> - a world-class museum showcasing Rotterdam's maritime history.</li>
<li><strong>Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen&nbsp;</strong>- Bosch, Rembrandt, Van Gogh, Dali and more can be found at this journey through art history.</li>
<li><strong>Splashtours&nbsp;</strong>- Jump on a bus. It takes a wrong turn and you end up in the river. &nbsp;Actually, the bus is a seaworthy vessel and the trip will take along the spectacular Maas River.</li>
<li><strong>SS Rottterdam&nbsp;</strong>- Explore the biggest ocean steamer ever built in the Netherlands.</li>
<li><strong>Chabot Museum</strong> - home to the collection of one of the most important Dutch Impressionist painters, Henk Chabot.</li>
<li><strong>Het Nieuwe Instituut&nbsp;</strong>- architecture, design and e-culture collection of drawings, models and an "ultra-modern" home designed in 1933.</li>
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<h2>Shopping</h2>
<p>Unlike many other cities in the Netherlands, most of the shops in downtown Rotterdam are open seven days a week. Most shops open at 10am, except on Sundays and Mondays when they open at midday. Most close at 6pm (Friday 9pm).</p>
<h2>Money</h2>
<p>The Netherlands is part of the Eurozone. Credit and debit cards are widely accepted.</p>

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<p> Rotterdam on Alankomaiden toiseksi suurin kaupunki. Siellä on Euroopan suurin satama, vilkasta yöelämää ja se on hyvin taiteellista. Valittavana on paljon erinomaisia ​​hotelleja ja se sopii erinomaisesti ostoksille. Se tunnetaan nimellä "Maasin Manhatten.</p> <p> "Rotterdamista löytyy pieni mutta vieraanvarainen homoelämä. Alankomaat on luultavasti sosiaalisesti liberaalisin maa maailmassa. Amsterdam saa kaiken huomion, mutta Rotterdamin pitäisi ehdottomasti olla bucket-listallasi. </p>

<p>Rotterdam on Alankomaiden toiseksi suurin kaupunki. laaja on Euroopan suurin satama, vilkasta yöelämää ja se on hyvin taiteellista. Valia on paljon erinomaisia ​​​​hotelleja ja se sopii sopivasti ostoksille. Se tunnetaan nimellä "Maasin Manhatten.</p>
<p>"Rotterdamista löytyy pieni mutta vieraanvarainen homoelämä. Alankomaat on luultavasti sosiaalisesti liberaalisin maa maailmassa. Amsterdam saa kaiken huomion, mutta Rotterdamin ehdottomasti olla bucket-listallasi.</p>

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The ability for same-sex couples to legally adopt a child.

The difference between legal age of consent for homosexual sex and heterosexual sex.

Age of consent for homosexual relationships was 21 while for heterosexual relationships the age of consent was 16.

Since January 1st 2024, all restrictions regarding MSMs have been lifted. They now have to follow the same criteria as everyone else.

The ability for MSMs (men who have sex with men) to donate blood or tissue for organ transplants. A deferral period refers to a waiting time before a man can donate after having sex.

People who are in a monogamous same sex relationship can now donate blood without deferral. 

Deferral changed from 12 months to 4 months.

12-month deferral for males who have sex with male

Date is when the United States banned gay male blood donors.

In Netherlands, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics.

Censorship or prohibition of discussing, promoting, or teaching LGBTQ+ topics in media, schools, and in the general public.

In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court ruled in favour of not requiring surgery to change one's gender on official documents. It is still required to get a medical diagnosis, however. 

Legal recognition of sex reassignment by permitting a change of legal gender on an individual's birth certificate.

Dutch Civil Law provides that in order for a citizen to change their legal gender they must first undergo gender re-assignment surgery.

Conversion therapy is not banned in the Netherlands.

Legal status of conducting sexual orientation changing therapy ("ex-gay" therapy)

Sexual orientation was added as a protected category from discrimination in the constitution of the Netherlands after votes in Senate and House Of Representatives were successful. Previously the Equal Rights Act of 1993 protected sexual orientation and had been interpreted to protect gender identity, expression and sex characteristics as well.

Prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity.

Equal Rights Act of 1993 banned discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. Hate crimes in the Netherlands have been rising  in recent years.

Prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity in employment, including hiring, promotion, termination, harassment, etc.

Medical and psychological support designed to help individuals transition to the gender they identify with, including hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and surgeries.

Canadian, British, Polish, Dutch, and American troops liberated the Netherlands during WW2 on this day.

Consensual sexual activity between individuals of the same sex.

During the German occupation of the Netherlands during World War II homosexuality was criminalized by Paragraph 175.

After liberated from the French, anti-sodomy laws were never introduced until the Nazi invasion in 1940

1811 French invasion invalidated anti-sodomy statutes. In 1815 the Netherlands declared its independence and did not reintroduce anti-sodomy laws.

Uncertain about punishments for homosexuality in the Dutch Republic.

Prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity when applying for housing or discrimination by landlords / property owners.

Medical interventions performed on intersex infants to alter their genital appearance to conform to typical male or female standards, often without the informed consent of the child who is too young to participate in the decision-making process.

The Netherlands became the first country in the world to legalize gay marriage. The Lower Chamber voted 109 in favor on the same-sex marriage, with 33 against on September 12, 2000. On December 19, the Higher Chamber votes 'yes' on the bill. Queen Beatrix ratified the law on December 21st and it went into effect on April 1, 2001.<br />


Marriage and marriage recognition between two people of the same biological sex and/or gender identity.

Before April 1st 2001, gay people could not marry, but had access to civil unions.

The Netherlands became the first country to allow gay soldiers to serve in the military openly.

The ability for homosexuals to serve in the military and be open about their sexuality.

It has been possible to have an X on passports since 2018, but doing so required hiring an attorney and going through a costly process.<br />
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However, judges in Arnhem have ruled that a non-binary person does not have to involve an outside expert to assess whether they should be allowed to have X in their passport, rather than M or V. 

Legal recognition of non-binary, genderqueer, or third gender identities.

Article 19(c) of the Civil Code establishes that “if the child’s gender is doubtful, the birth certificate will record that the sex of the child could not be determined”. After three months, a doctor may issue a medical certificate stating whether the child’s gender is impossible to determine or concluding that the newborn must be recorded under a specific gender. 

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