Architecture in Almere

Open-air architecture museum

Almere is the youngest city in the Netherlands. And it shows! Don't expect medieval canals or monumental buildings here, but modern, architectural highlights designed by world-renowned contemporary architects such as Liesbeth van der Pol, Rem Koolhaas, René van Zuuk, Herman Hertzberger. Not surprisingly, Almere is an internationally acclaimed architectural destination!

NEW: Almere Architecture City

Available from now on! The beautiful book Almere Architectuur Stad is written by Ans van Berkum and Odette Breijinck, with photography by Hans Jan Dürr and Geert van der Wijk. Published by the Netherlands Architecture Institute, in line with a series of guides of important architectural cities. Almere, of course, could not be missing and the result is beautiful. Almere Architectuur Stad presents this 'New Town' through its 100 best buildings: from Oosterwold to the Rooie Donders and from the lifted Stadshart to Land Art. Discover the most talked-about buildings, hidden gems and countless facts and anecdotes about Almere and its young landmarks. Available at Tourist Information Almere for €19.95!

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The architectural highlights - You must have seen this!

City walk through Almere - On the road with the guide, book directly online

"Almere is an outdoor architecture museum ".

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Architecture tour

Rather go out on your own? The 20 most extraordinary buildings in Almere Centrum are linked together by a walk right through the centre. Nice addition... with this tour you'll also discover the other designs by the same architects around the world. Pop by Tourist Information Almere and buy the booklet for €2,95.

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Tour of Regenboogbuurt

Every 3rd Sunday afternoon of the month, you can join a guided walk through Almere's Regenboogbuurt. The walk is about 5 kilometres long. You will walk past buildings designed by well-known architects, such as Liesbeth van der Pol (architect of De Rooie Donders, among others). You will hear details about each icon that you would normally never hear.

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