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    Tourist Attractions in Eindhoven

    The most interesting and beautiful tourist attractions in Eindhoven. Photos and a brief description.

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    About Eindhoven

    Eindhoven is a city that looks to the future and does not forget about its history. Historical monuments of different eras and futuristic buildings created quite recently easily coexist here.

    A walk through the local streets is akin to an excursion in itself. It’s worth just looking around and the eye is sure to “catch on” to something: whether it’s a fascinating installation of Flying Pins or the Church of St. Catherine. You can also travel by car, but Eindhoven is a real paradise for pedestrians and cyclists. For example, both have free access to the “floating” Hovenring Bridge.
    There is a real cult of the PSV club in the city, so it will be difficult to stay away from the football fever. Philips has also repeatedly inscribed itself in the history of the city, which can be confirmed in their museum.

    Top Tourist Attractions in Eindhoven

    Philips Stadium

    It was built in 1913 near the city center. The home arena of the PSV football club. It has been expanded several times, the last changes were made in 2004. Capacity – 35 thousand people. The stadium hosted matches of the national team and the 2000 European Championship. In the 22nd row of sector D, the seat number 43 is always empty. It is assigned to Fritz Philips, the president of Philips, who died at the age of 100.

    Philips Stadium
    PSV Museum

    PSV Museum

    It is located at the Philips Stadium. During the tour, you can learn the history of the PSV football club. A free audio guide also works. All the cups won are displayed in the halls. In addition, the exhibition presents rare and most famous photos, memorabilia, there are screens where chronicle frames are scrolled. There is a souvenir shop at the museum. There are special interactive programs for children.

    St. Catherine 's Church

    Peter Kuipers was responsible for the project of the Catholic church. The first stone was laid in the city center in 1861. The main works were completed and the church was consecrated in 6 years. The architectural style is Neo–Gothic. The basilica has been preserved three-nave to this day. It has 2 towers, which are named after David and Mary and rise to 73 m. In 1972, the building was recognized as a national monument.

    St. Catherine 's Church
    The Church of the Augustinians

    The Church of the Augustinians

    It is located in the Inner City. Founded in 1327 by Frederick the Beautiful. The monastery of the Augustinian Order worked at the church. The building changed owners, in 1951 it was finally returned to the Augustinians. The architectural style is Baroque. Significant events took place here, including the wedding of Napoleon with his second wife Marie-Louise. The main value is the "crypt of hearts" – 54 urns with Habsburg hearts.

    Van Gogh Village Nuenen (Van Gogh Village Nuenen)

    The famous artist came here in 1883 and lived in Nuenen for 2 years. This period was difficult for the master because of the death of his father. It was then that he wrote his first masterpiece, "Potato Eaters". The area has become famous over the years. Tourists can get acquainted with the works of Van Gogh, thanks to interactive exhibitions. Their goal is to immerse in the atmosphere of the past and give an idea of what exactly inspired Vincent.Text

    Van Gogh Village Nuenen (Van Gogh Village Nuenen)
    DAF Museum

    DAF Museum

    It is based on the eponymous concern that produces trucks. The profile of the museum is appropriate: large representatives of the automotive industry, although there are many exceptions. On the 1st floor, the atmosphere of the 30s of the last century has been recreated. There are souvenir shops, cafes, shops. The exposition is divided into categories by era and type of cars. There are also models that did not reach the assembly line and remained at the prototype level.

    Philips Museum

    Opened in 2013. The festive ceremony was attended by Queen Beatrix. The museum occupied the factory building where the first incandescent lamp "Philips" was produced in 1891. The exposition tells about significant events from the history of the company, demonstrating innovative products from different years. Before the eyes of visitors, a small family business turns into a corporation. New developments regularly replenish the collection.

    Philips Museum
    Van Abbe Museum

    Van Abbe Museum

    It was created in 1936 and named after its founder, a Dutch tobacconist who collected art objects. The museum became one of the first of its kind. His collection consists of works by authors of modern trends of his era. Among the paintings you can find canvases by Chagall, Picasso, Lisitsky. In addition to paintings, there are examples of poster art and sculpture. The funds number 2,700 storage units.

    Prehistoric village (Prehistoric Dorp)

    An open-air museum dedicated to six historical periods. It has been operating since 1982. Many paintings from the past can be observed from the side. Also, those who wish are able to visit the place of their ancestors themselves. Tourists attend master classes in archery, cooking on an open fire, leather dressing. Games from different eras are also presented. There are programs for children and the opportunity to dress up in costumes.

    Prehistoric village (Prehistoric Dorp)
    Parktheater

    Parktheater

    The theater building was built in 1964. This is one of the main venues of the city. Not only locals come here, but also tourists. Concerts of world-class stars and large-scale shows take place within the walls of the Parktheater. In 2007, the building was reconstructed. There are 3 halls in total inside. The largest of them is designed for 950 people. The average, named after Philips, is 520. And the small one is 250.

    Evoluon

    It was founded in 1966 as a museum of science and technology. It was built at the suggestion of Fritz Philips in honor of the 75th anniversary of Philips. The dome has a diameter of 77 m and looks like a flying saucer. For a long time, interactive exhibitions were very popular. The emergence of rival museums in neighboring cities forced the Pavilion to close in 1989. After almost 10 years, the building was transformed into a conference center, which it is now.

    Evoluon
    De Blob

    De Blob

    The futuristic streamlined building stands out among the surrounding buildings. The Italian architect Massimiliano Fuchsas is behind the project. The "De Blob" is made of glass and steel. The structure elevates by 25 m . Inside you can have a snack or buy something: such an unusual structure is the entrance to a large shopping center. There are several other examples of this style of architecture in the city.

    Hovering Bridge

    Opened in 2012. It is located on the border of Eindhoven and Veldhoven. Tourists are attracted by the unusual design of the bridge, which has a diameter of 72 m. There are no analogues in the world at the moment. The bridge, relatively speaking, is floating in the air. It has only one support in the center with a height of 70 m. From it, 24 steel cables descend to the circular roadbed of the bridge. Only pedestrians and cyclists can move around Havering.

    Hovering Bridge
    Flying Pig Sculpture

    Flying Pig Sculpture

    The project was created by Klass Oldenburg and Kosje van Bruggen in 2000. A huge bowling ball and skittles are "placed" on the green area. And some of them look flying. The artists seemed to have caught the moment in dynamics and captured it. The material is steel and plastic. The height of the installation is up to 8.5 m. The pins are painted yellow, as are the daffodils that bloom nearby every year.

    City Park (Stadswandelpark)

    It can be found in the southern part of Eindhoven. Not every city park can boast of so much greenery. The lawns are always well maintained, the trees have grown a lot, but they look neat. Paths for comfortable walks are laid through the forest belt. There is a large lake with beautiful bridges and bizarre sculptures. Ducks and swans almost always live here.

    City Park (Stadswandelpark)