Built 50 years ago on what was once the seabed, a visit to Almere is surprisingly different. As the newest city in the Netherlands, it has a lot to offer and is never boring! Known locally as ‘Ally’, this city has it all: modern architecture, loads of shops, special nature reserves and beautiful beaches. In fact, it’s often called an open-air museum of modern architecture!
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Discover ‘Ally’
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Sustainable
The newest city in the Netherlands
The newest city in the Netherlands
Organic architecture
Steiner's theories resulted in a colourful scene in which no house is straight. Rooms are never rectangular and roofs have sloping lines. These roofs are planted with sedum and collect rainwater, which eventually ends up in a central pond where reeds provide water purification.
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Enjoy the beach life
Almere beach life
Hidden gems in Almere
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