The booklet 'Heart of My City' invites users on a personal walk through Rotterdam with actress and artist Loes Luca.

Combining stories, observations and an illustrated city map, the publication explores the architecture, streets and cultural atmosphere of Rotterdam beyond the familiar tourist routes.

Rotterdam is often described through its architecture, skyline and post-war urban development. Yet behind the city’s internationally recognised buildings lies another Rotterdam: personal, fragmented, informal and deeply connected to everyday urban life.

'Heart of My City. A Walk with Loes Luca' offers an alternative portrait of Rotterdam through the eyes of actress, singer and artist Loes Luca. Rather than presenting a conventional city guide, the publication unfolds as an intimate urban walk in which memories, encounters, architecture and cultural history become intertwined.

Accompanied by an illustrated map, Loes Luca guides readers through streets, squares, cafés and unexpected corners of the city, revealing how Rotterdam is experienced from within. The book captures the atmosphere of the city not only through its buildings, but also through stories, local culture and personal observations.

The publication offers a distinctive perspective on Rotterdam as a city shaped equally by architecture and by the people who inhabit it. Moving between urban exploration, cultural reflection and city portraiture, the book appeals to readers interested in architecture, walking culture, urban identity and contemporary Rotterdam.

Compact and richly illustrated, this publication is both a literary city walk and an inspiring companion for visitors seeking a more personal encounter with Rotterdam.