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About Observatorium, Robert Morris

The Observatory is a landscape artwork in the Dutch province of Flevoland . It was designed by American artist Robert Morris. The 'Observatory' is intended to allow people to consciously experience the rhythms of day and night and the change of four seasons . The work is strongly inspired by ancient rock formations such as Stonehenge , which also celebrated the changing of the seasons. The Observatory is a clock , calendar and temple at the same time.

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Waterrecreatie Advies BV

Waterrecreatie Advies BV

7.2km from Observatorium, Robert Morris

Waterrecreatie Advies BV, founded in 1998, is an independent and independent consultancy firm familiar with all facets of water sports and water or bank recreation. Their clients are governments, project developers, recreation companies, fellow consultancy firms, sector organizations and nature organisations.

Natuurpark Lelystad

Natuurpark Lelystad

7.77km from Observatorium, Robert Morris

Nature Park Lelystad is a nature -rich recreation area near Lelystad that is managed by the Het Flevo landscape foundation . It originated in the 1970s because the Amsterdam zoo Artis needed extra space for large ungulates . In the park, all kinds of animals from the Eurasian area are kept in large fenced areas that are no longer often found in the wild or are endangered, such as Bisons , Father David's deer and Przewalski 's horses.

Swifterkamp

Swifterkamp

8.07km from Observatorium, Robert Morris

Swifterkamp is a reconstructed prehistoric settlement in Flevoland . The camp is located just outside Lelystad , on the edge of Lelystad Nature Park . The camp consists of two prehistoric farms and a number of huts, all of which have been recreated after archaeological finds in the area. The Swifterbant culture is brought to life in the Swifter camp.

Batavialand

Batavialand

9.27km from Observatorium, Robert Morris

Batavialand is a heritage park located on the coast of Lelystad that, in addition to a shipyard, also houses a museum. As of 1 July 2017, the park was created from a merger of the Bataviawerf, the Nieuw Land museum and the maritime archeology department of the Cultural Heritage Agency of the Netherlands. With great support from the province of Flevoland, which is investing 10 million in Batavialand, it should become the museum's main attraction in the province.

Antony Gormley Exposure Statue

Antony Gormley Exposure Statue

10km from Observatorium, Robert Morris

Exposure is a piece of public art that is created to react to the changing environment. Due to the changes caused by global warming, the concern is that of rising of sea levels. This life-size statue is placed in the crypt of the Winchester Cathedral, one of the largest cathedrals in England. It is probably the most mysterious sculpture by Antony Gormley. During rainy months the crypt floods and the floodwater combined with dull light creates a wonderful effect.

Luchtvaartmuseum Aviodrome

Luchtvaartmuseum Aviodrome

10.47km from Observatorium, Robert Morris

Luchtvaartmuseum Aviodrome is a large aerospace museum in the Netherlands that has been located on Lelystad Airport since 2003Discover a world full of adventurous airplane action for young and old in Aviodrome Aviation Museum! The museum is completely dedicated to 100 years of civil aviation. Admire more than 100 old and new aircraft inside and outside. Board a Boeing 747 and experience the adrenaline of a real pilot in the flight simulator.

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Flevoland

Flevoland

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Flevoland is the 12th and youngest province of the Netherlands, established in 1986. There are national parks to visit, modern Dutch cities to explore, a few older villages and even a lot of beautiful tulip fields to go to. For the rollercoaster fans, there is also a Dutch themepark that will make you very happy.The capital of Flevoland is Lelystad and the province Flevoland has around 400.000 people.

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