The second day of our layover in Schipol Airport, we took the train to Rotterdam. Completely destroyed in World War II, it has been rebuilt - it is now the largest port in Europe - and looks quite modern, in contrast to Antwerp and Leiden. Despite this modernity, it still has historic touches, perhaps most notably this statue of Erasmus, the Renaissance philosopher, cast in 1622, making it 499 years old!
For variety, here's a nearby modern version.
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