Historic Landmarks & Bridges

Explore the architectural evolution of the Flevoland region and its surroundings through a collection of historic gates, sea forts, and modern infrastructure. This list spans centuries of engineering, from 15th-century fortifications like the Vischpoort and Drommedaris to 20th-century landmarks such as the Ketelbrug and the Olifanten van Almere sculpture. Highlights include the UNESCO-listed ruins of Schokland, the artificial island of Pampus, and the unique land art of the Green Cathedral.

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Vischpoort

A 15th-century gate tower in Elburg that served as part of the city's medieval fortifications.

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Pampus

Pampus is an artificial island and late 19th-century sea fort located in the IJmeer near Amsterdam.

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Drommedaris

The 'Drommedaris' is the southern gateway of the city Enkhuizen. It is the best known building in Enkhuizen.

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The Green Cathedral

The Green Cathedral or De Groene Kathedraal located near Almere in the Netherlands, is an artistic planting of Lombardy poplars that mimics…

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Lemstersluis

Historic navigation lock in Lemmer, constructed in 1888 to facilitate maritime traffic between the town and the former Zuiderzee.

Kerkje aan de Zee

The oldest building in Urk, this church was constructed in 1786 on a high point of the former island.

St. Nicolaas of Grote Kerk

A late-Gothic cross-basilica in Vollenhove dating back to the 15th century.

Kleine- of Mariakerk

15th-century Gothic church in Vollenhove, also known as the Mariakerk.

Aspergeversperring

A Cold War-era anti-tank obstacle consisting of steel beams, part of the IJssel Line defensive system.

Kerktoren Nicolaaskerk

The historic tower of the St. Nicolaas Church, a prominent landmark in the town of Vollenhove.

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Ketelbrug

The Ketelbrug is bridge spanning the Ketel-lake between the Noordoostpolder and the Eastern Flevopolder in the Dutch province of Flevoland.

Urk Lighthouse

Urk Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Urk at the eastern banks of the IJsselmeer in the Netherlands.

Kerk Zuidpunt

Foundation ruins of the Ensenerkerk, located on the southern tip of the former island and UNESCO World Heritage site of Schokland.

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Olifanten van Almere

A monumental sculpture of five elephants created by artist Tom Claassen, located at the junction of the A6 and A27 motorways.

Stichtse Brug

Parallel road bridges spanning the Gooimeer, connecting the provinces of Flevoland and North Holland.

Toutenburg

Remnants of a 16th-century castle in Vollenhove, originally built for the stadtholder Georg Schenck van Toutenburg.

Model Nieuwe Waterweg

A historic scale model of the Nieuwe Waterweg used for hydraulic research at the former Waterloopbos laboratory site.