Join the Van Eesteren Museum for Wandeling door Slotermeer, a unique guided tour through one of Amsterdam's significant garden cities. Explore the modernist urban planning ideals envisioned by Cornelis van Eesteren and his team for this post-World War II development. Understand the design principles and architectural highlights that led to Slotermeer's designation as a protected cityscape.
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Embark on a guided walk through the Slotermeer neighborhood, one of the first garden cities built by Cornelis van Eesteren and his team based on the 1935 General Expansion Plan (AUP). Discover the ideals behind its modern urban planning, which led to the area being designated a protected cityscape.
This guided tour offers a deep dive into the Slotermeer neighborhood, a pioneering garden city conceived by Cornelis van Eesteren and his team as part of the 1935 General Expansion Plan for Amsterdam. Built after World War II, Slotermeer represents a significant example of modernist urban design, later recognized as a protected cityscape in 2008. The walk illuminates the thoughtful planning, idealism, and attention to detail that shaped the neighborhood, highlighting key features such as the Sloterplas with its promenade, the architectural contributions of Piet Zanstra, Burgemeester de Vlugtlaan, and the prefabricated Airey houses. Visitors will gain a new perspective on this highlight of modern urban development in Amsterdam, understanding the enduring relevance of Van Eesteren's vision for the city's future.
Tickets must be purchased in advance through the website. The walk starts and ends at the Van Eesteren Museum.
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