I first came across this captivating YouTube video, welcome to my hometown, Rotterdam. Filmed and produced by Eric van Vuuren back in 2015. And at that particular time, I did not know that Rotterdam was awarded as the best European city by the international Academy of Urbanism from London.
"Rotterdam may crown itself as the best European city of 2015. The award was given by the international Academy of Urbanism from London. As a Rotterdam resident I couldn’t be more proud! I decided to shoot a dedicated aerial video and show you the best highlights Rotterdam has to offer." Eric van Vuuren
I had been living in the south part of Rotterdam for decades. Unfortunately, I had never seen a captivating aerial video view of my own hometown before. Watching Rotterdam for the first time from above, gave me a sense that I live in one of the most captivating cities in the world. Since then I have watched it multiple times.