Manley (DD 940) - Naval Cruise Book

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CHURCHES Freedom of religions has been a constant factor in the h' to of the Netherlands since the sixteenth century. is ry The two main denominations are the Dutch Reformed and ' ' ' f ' G 'A sented Roman Catholic, with some fifteen denominations repre in all. ATI-IIJETICS R tterdam has facilities for many sports, Swimming, o tennis, rowing and boating and golf. Most of the clubs, ., ' h parks and centers maylae reached by train or bus. T ere is a basketball court available at the Marine Barracks. Arrangements for iususe may be made through the Dutch Liaison Officer. The Rotterdam All Star team is desirous of competi- tion. CLUBS AND HOTELS N th l nds Tourist Office V V.V. Paviljoen The e er a . Coolsingel, Telephone ll8855, will provide a list of the better class hotels. Prices of these hotels average 32.60 per night for bed and breakfast. BEACHES The most popular beach resort near Rotterdam.is Hock van Holland CHook of Hollandl, which is located at the mouth f th Maas River This resort is easily reached by train o e - . or bus, in addition to the daily steamer excursions down the Maas River.

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CURRENCY Currency can be exchanged by the American Express Company and by local banks. The basic monetary unit used in Holland is the guilder CLD. There are silver, nickel and copper coins, and paper money. One dollar S fl. 3.78. TRANSPCRTATION There are excellent highway connections with all the principal cities of central and western Europe. All quays and wharves on both banks of the river as amply provided with standard-gauge railroad connections. There is a total of 125 miles of track in the port, with a daily handling capacity of 1, 00 cars. Power used is electric. The Maas Tunnel, completed in l9Al, lies between Parkhaven and Maashaven. It provides separate passenger ways fortraffic in each direction. At each end there are four escalators, about 5 feet high, for pedestrians and cyclists. Rotterdam is in regular steamer com unication with the principal ports of the world, and is connected by railroad with all the large cities of Europe. All railroads in the Rotterdam area are electrified, The city of Rotterdam maintains excellent bus and train services. The fares are inexpensive. Taxies are available throughout the city. Cars are available for hire and may be utilized for tours of the surrounding countryside, trips outside the city may be made by trainzind bus services. Vehicles are driven on the same side of the street as they do in the United States. RE52P1UHHllT5.fc EOOLMQ BEVEBAQES1 The Holland Beer is excellent and inexpensive. Bars in most sections remain open from 0900 until 0200. Rotterdam has many excellent restaurantsg a tourist information center located at V.V,V. Paviljeen, Coolsingel telephone ll8855 while the Eourse will furnish the names of approved restaurants. It is noted that Dutch beer and gin are considers ably stronger than their mnerican counterparts and must be treated with the respect due superior strength.

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