The largest city in southern the Netherlands (and the fifth largest in the country), Eindhoven is not a destination that tourists usually think about.It is a shame, because Eindhoven offers a number of satisfactory attractions and things.
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Best period
The best months for good weather in Eindhoven are April, May, June, July, August and September
On average the hottest months are June, July and August
January is the coldest month of the year
Tourist Attractions
If you are looking for things to do with your family, Dierenijk is a wonderful place, where the emphasis is on close meetings and the interaction with the wild life.Children can approach animals as attractive as red panda and can feed many of them. N Langers and seals are acting, and glass walls allow close meetings even with large animals, such as bears and tigers.Visitors can walk through the birds.There are playgrounds and exhibits inside and outside, so this is an attraction for any time.
The attractive church of St. Ecaterina (St. Catharinakerk) was built in Neogotic style in 1867. The original building - dedicated to Saint Catherine of Alexandria - was consecrated in the 13th century and was often badly damaged by war and fire, even spending part of the eighteenth century.The current structure incorporates a series of symbolic references to the work of Joseph Thijm, one of the most well -known writers of the country.Attraction points include its twin French gothic towers, each height of 73 meters and known, respectively, as David and Maria.
Eindhoven is blessed with a series of excellent green spaces, giving locals and visitors a large space for relaxation.One of the most popular is Genneper Parken, located in a beautiful location on the Tongelreep and Dommel rivers, in a valley conservation area.(Stadswandelpark), a popular place for a walk due to its 30 unique sculptures, as well as monuments such as the radio monument that celebrates the first radio communications with the Eastern Dutch Indies in 1927. N Nadress: Antoon Coolenlaan 1, Eindhoven
In mid-November of each year, Eindhoven houses an international light art festival, with light artists from all over the world that transforms the city into a country of colorful lights.Perhaps the most amazing of all these is the illumination of the facade of the Church of Saint Catherine, choosing the architectural details in different colors.Evoluon, former House of Philips Science Center and now a conference center and a known music place for hosting important European groups
To call Eindhoven obsessed football is an undervaluation.But such statements seem reasonable when you are at home at Philips Sport Vereniging (PSV), one of the most successful football (football) franchises.And the club celebrated 100 years in 2014, there are a lot of history exhibited at the PSV Eindhoven Museum (PSV Musée).English tours are also available at the Philips Stadium of the team and include packages that accept the team's practices so you can see players in action.
Eindhoven hosted DAF, one of the largest truck producers in Europe (and, at one point, cars), since the company was set up in 1928. Established by the Hub and Wim Van Doorne brothers, the company - a shortcoming for Van Aanhangwagen Fabriek from Doorne - started to make simple engineering productsAnd trucks. In the nun from the most popular museums in the south of the Netherlands, the DAF Museum is a proof of the success of the company and includes a replica of the original workshops and offices, together with samples of its vehicles over the decades, including a series of prototypes.Property has a store and restaurant.
One of the most unusual attractions in Eindhoven, Prehistorisch Dorp is a replica of a prehistoric village, completely with homes and demonstrations of skills used by prehistoric people.The open -air museum recreates the life of this era and later, including from the Roman and medi era.villages with farms that cultivate crops such as rye, potatoes, oats and fodder plants for milk cattle.These could include learning to make a fire as prehistoric people did, baking bread on a stick or learning how to make a Roman peron (clothing).Although it is very captivating for children, this is an experience for all ages.The signs are in English, as well as in Dutch.
Hosted near the factory where Gerard Philips made the first incandescent bulbs in the 1890s, the Philips Museum shows how this small enterprise has become one of the largest electronic companies in the world.its. In the most popular features of the museum is Mission Eureka, an interactive game that involves digital tests and puzzles.There are also many other fun interactive exhibitions that children enjoy.The museum's guided tours are available and the city's landmarks related to Philips.Established in 1921, the museum houses a large collection of contemporary art with about 3,000 works from all over the world.The hotel has a cafe and a shop.
Only eight kilometers northeast of Eindhoven is the village of Nuenen, famous worldwide for Vincent Van Gogh's art, who lived here between 1883 and 1885. His temporary house was in the pastor's house, which was completely restored to his original style.Nuenen and the central point of many wonderful walks that follow Van Gogh's footsteps.These self-guided tours by what is called the Outdoor Museum lead you in more than 20 different locations spread around the village, which refers to the artist (some with audio comments).
Hosted in one of the most interesting modern buildings in the city, Van Abbemuseum is one of the most important modern art galleries in the Netherlands.The most important works of the more than 2,700 of its works include pieces of modern painters, such as Marc Chagall and Pablo Picasso.It also hosts the largest collection of materials in the world made by El Lissitzky. In high remarkable collections include numerous sculptures and art installations, video and posters, including a large collection from Jacqueline de Jong, as well as examples from the US, Germany and Eastern Europe.The property has a gift shop and a cafe.
