Sports fans will surely associate Eindhoven with a famous football club PSV. Those, who are interested in the history of technology, will call this town as a hometown of DAF. The industrial prosperity of the town is mostly combined with the development of production cars. The first production hall of van Doorne Brothers Company has been now turned into Museum of DAF.
1. Holidaymakers should take into account that almost the entire central area of the city is pedestrian. It’s very easy and fun to explore it on foot or by bicycle; everywhere in … Open
Tourists could find the most unusual dining places, including attractive restaurants of local cuisine in Eindhoven. In the heart of the city there is the exotic Popocatepetl restaurant … Open
In 1971, a new cultural center, the concert hall called Effenaar, was opened in the city. Since its opening, it has been one of the largest concert stages in the Netherlands. In the center, such bands, as Sex Pistols, Fugazi, Red Hot Chili Peppers and R.E.M. performed. There are two halls, one of which accommodates 1 500 people and the other 350 people.
Eindhoven is informally called the City of Light; this name is due to the important historical event which has radically changed the fate of the place. In 1891, Anton and Gerard Philips have … Open
Another interesting monument of the 19th century is the Augustinian Church that has incomparable architectural features. The important element of the construction is its high hexagonal tower, on the top of which the sculpture of Christ is installed. This sculpture is 4 m high and weighs almost 800 kg. The main value of the old church is its fascinating stained glass windows that have been preserved since the founding.
The picturesque southern city of Eindhoven features harmonious combination of unique historical atmosphere and modern style. Age of the city is more than seven hundred years; there are lots … Open