World Expo Floriade

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Update: Floriade's final exposition was in 2022. The article below was written before the show took place for the last time.

Floriade photo

ABOVE: A rendering of the Water Lily Pond at a past Floriade exposition.

By Durant Imboden

Floriade, the World's Fair of horticultural shows, is the largest public event in the Netherlands. The exhibition, which takes place only once every 10 years, will make its third and final appearance of the 21st Century from April to October, 2022.

The Expo's location will move from Venlo to Almere, a modern "garden city" near Amsterdam that was built on land reclaimed from the sea.

The theme of the show will be "Growing Green Cities"--an appropriate motto, given that the site will become a new urban district named Hortus after Floriade shuts down in October, 2022.

Practical information

Tickets: If history is any guide, you'll be able to choose among single tickets, season tickets, and other options. For details, see the official Floriade Web site (link below) closer to the exposition dates.

Transportation: Before Floriade 2022 begins, information on trains, buses, road access, etc. will be published on the Floriade Web site.

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