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Almere is a young and beautiful city, which was founded on the lands literally reclaimed from the sea. A hundred years ago, the shallow Zuiderzee Bay that covered its area was drained due to a serious threat of floods. The construction of the first buildings of the modern city began in 1976, eight years later Almere has been transformed into an independent municipality, and today it is one of the most promising and rapidly developing cities in the country. Given the fact that the city was founded only recently, Almere has neither important historical sights nor other monuments of antiquity. The main feature of Almere is its beautiful modern buildings, which can rightfully be considered true examples of modern architecture. Many buildings are executed in a unique futuristic style, being distinguished by unusual architectural shapes and original coloring. Many streets shine with all the colors of the rainbow, but such architecture is rather typical for a newer part of the city. The oldest buildings can be found near the canals and in the port area. In addition to interesting buildings, here you can find several attractive restaurants, the menu of which is widely appreciated by seafood lovers. Holidaymakers should definitely take a stroll in the city center accommodating many restaurants and shops. Near the center of Almere is a beach, which is perfect for a relaxing holiday away from the bustle of big cities. In addition, there are several beautiful parks in the city, … Read further

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Cultural excursion through Almere-Stad - things to see

Given the fact that the city was founded only recently, Almere has neither important historical sights nor other monuments of antiquity. The main feature of Almere is its beautiful modern buildings, which can rightfully be considered true examples of modern architecture. Many buildings are executed in a unique futuristic style, being distinguished by unusual architectural shapes and original coloring. Many streets … Open

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A unique modern building in the center of the city is occupied by the high-class hotel Apollo Hotel Almere City Centre. The unique shape of the building is known far outside of the country. The hotel offers customers more than one hundred comfortable rooms. All are decorated with a predominance of black and white; bright rooms are designed in contemporary style. Interior is complemented with an abundance of designer … Open

Attractions and active leisure

In Almere, every tourist will have awesome opportunities for fun after sunset. Jiggerz nightclub invites everyone who loves dancing until sunrise. Here you will enjoy delicious cocktails and modern music. Club Avenue is a trendy club located in the city center of Almere. Probably, it is the most popular night institution among locals due to its innovative concepts and best cocktail cart. Club Avenue has a top … Open

Cuisine and top restaurants

Perhaps the most popular meat dish is steak, which is usually served with aromatic sauces. The portion is quite large, so many tourists prefer to order one steak for two persons. The best compliment to the steak is a vegetable salad with traditionally added spicy herbs and cream. Of course, some salads are seasoned with vegetable oil. No less popular meat dish is a hotpot, the preparation of which requires a … Open

Traditions and mentality of Almere-Stad

The real estate here is cheap and the air is very clean. Local residents of Almere, in the majority, go to work in Amsterdam, Rotterdam or Utrecht every day, but in the evening they walk with pleasure in ecologically clean neighborhoods of their native city, the economy of which is focused primarily on the industry of agriculture. The main motto of Almere and its residents sounds like "People are creating a city". … Open

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A zoological complex "Kemphaan Almere Junglie" is yet another attraction that is recommended to be seen by the whole family. In this large-scale centre is a large artificial pond in which today turtles and fish live. In this zoological centre you can also see some cute hamsters and guinea pigs, as well as some exotic birds. If the local city's sights and cultural objects aren’t quite enough, you can always … Open

Netherlands - moving around the country

To travel around the city and the suburbs, tourists are recommended to choose buses, trams, and trolleybuses. Almost all cities have night transport. Absolutely all cities are divided into certain transport zones, and this should be taken into account when buying a ticket. It is much more profitable to buy reusable tickets that offer unlimited number of rides within the prepaid travel zone. Travelers can buy a ticket at any kiosk or directly from the driver. In Amsterdam, 4 lines of the subway and several ferry lines are available in addition to the above mentioned public transport. Water transport is no longer focused on transportation, but on tours, so the cost of tickets is much higher. … Open

Overview of festivals and celebrations in Netherlands

It is not customary to decorate the streets on Christmas Day in the Netherlands. This is a very quiet and family holiday. As a rule, almost no passers-by are met on the streets; there are practically no fairs here either. One of the main public holidays is the Day of the Queen or the King (on April 27). This holiday is celebrated by the whole country. Streets turn into the single continuous orange procession in honor of the queen or the king. Carnivals and parades are arranged in the cities. Ferries and barges get stuck in jams at the channels. In Amsterdam, huge scenes are set literally on every major street. Music and performances are heard from everywhere. This holiday is a symbol of the Netherlands, so tourists should definitely visit it. … Open

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