The most arousing planning developments of Rotterdam can be found along the Maas-river. It is Kop van Zuid in the downtown. During a 1.5-hour-walk you will become acquainted with this great building project. Each part has its own characteristics, while the water of the river Maas is a constantly recurring element. The Erasmus bridge, the new landmark/ icon of changing leads to the Kop van Zuid (south bank), a former harbour area. During the last years outstanding housing projects were built here, the Luxor Theatre as well as many public buildings and office high rises were constructed. The historical buildings on the Wihelminapier extend with new functions the programmatic range. The warehouse Las Palmas for example gives space to exhibitions, also there is the Cafe Rotterdam.