Rotterdam, the city with the most famous skyline in the Netherlands, is proud of its high rise, which it celebrates from 20 to 23 September with the first Skyscraper Weekend, as part of Rotterdam 2007 City of Architecture. For four days long the focus will be on the high rise buildings of Rotterdam, with a varied programme which includes entertainment, art and culture, sport and activities for professionals.

This is the first time the Skyscraper Weekend will be held, and it is hoped it will become a biennial event. The weekend should appeal to high rise enthusiasts as well as the professional, when well-known and less well-known high-rise buildings open their doors for a day, and with shows, exhibitions, dinner parties in the towers, a skyscraper party on Saturday evening, expert meetings and the launch of a book about the most recent developments in the city.

For further information: www.rotterdam2007.nl