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Experience Lelystad's history on Werkeiland (Working Island), the place where engineer Lely's plan to reclaim land from water started.  This is where the reclamation of Eastern Flevoland began. Taste the rich history while cycling along the original barrages and past the Wortman Pumping Station, which keeps the (ground) water level in the polder in order, and discover the difference in height at the Noordersluis lock.

The Batavia Quarter offers countless possibilities: for instance, Batavia Stad Fashion Outlet with more than 250 well-known fashion brands is a true shopping paradise for real bargain hunters. Visit Museum Batavialand to delve into national history. Experience history in the museum, at the shipyard and on board the reconstruction of the old VOC ship the Batavia. And the promenade of Batavia Harbour is an excellent place to unwind and relax with a snack or drink overlooking the water.

Time for a few extra miles? Take a closer look at landscape artwork Exposure! This 26-metre-high ‘crouching man’ by artist Antony Gormley is made up of 1800 unique profiles of steel and is even more impressive up close than from a distance. Read more about Exposure here.

Lelystad is one of the largest municipalities in the Netherlands, partly due to the abundance of water and nature belonging to its territory. Did you know that Lelystad is two-thirds water? This is beautifully symbolised by the Houtribhoek beach and the Zuigerplasbos. At Houtribhoek Beach, you will enjoy the view of the IJsselmeer. And close by is the Zuigerplasbos, a forest around a lake that was created by the extraction of the sand used to build the dike along the IJsselmeer. The forest is inhabited by various small songbirds and in the summer months you will see many colourful butterflies here.

In Lelystad's Stadshart (inner city), you will find several architectural works that show that Lelystad is still a young city where a lot is possible. The striking Agora Theatre is a good example. The diamond-shaped orange building called Agora Theatre was designed by Ben van Berkel, designer of the Erasmus Bridge, among others. Sparkling architecture with lots of space, light and luxury was the starting point for the Zilverkade. All offices and residential towers have a great diversity in architecture, as they were designed by different architects. Read more about Lelystad's inner city here.

Cycle through Lelystad Nature Park and come face to face with red deer, Przewalski horses or even moose. Nowhere else will you get so close to these special animal species. Natuurpark Lelystad is the place to experience space, tranquillity and the beautiful nature of Lelystad. Read more about Lelystad Nature Park here.