Chartered in 1328, it originally developed as a fishing village.
Chartered in 1328, it originally developed as a fishing village. In 1340, the town received permission to dig a canal to the Schie, and by the 17th century it had expanded its harbors and accommodations along the Maas River. During World War II, the Germans destroyed much of the city, including the Grote of St. Laurenskerk or St. Lauren's Church. At present, it is home to the Waal Harbor, the largest dredged harbor in the world. Its economy is almost entirely based on shipping, but it does transport raw oil to Amsterdam, Antwerp, and Germany. FTP, identify this major European port, the centerpiece of Zuid-Holland province, and the second largest city in the Netherlands.
Chartered in 1328, it originally developed as a fishing village.
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