Eindhoven is a multicultural, modern industrial center famous primarily as the headquarters of the Philips factory, one of the world's most famous Dutch concerns. Although there are almost no important monuments here, the visit is made more attractive by numerous museums and a great atmosphere.
Although Eindhoven was founded in the 13th century, important monuments from the early centuries of the city's existence have not survived. Around the large market and the surrounding streets are mainly nineteenth and twentieth century tenement houses, which, however, can not be denied charm. The most atmospheric place for walking is the so-called art district, De Bergen. There are a lot of small shops with handicrafts, original collections of clothes and accessories, as well as art galleries, restaurants and cafes.
The image of the old Eindhoven disappeared at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries after Philips founded his factory in this city. It was here that the first light bulb in the Netherlands was produced, and at the end of the 19th century the city already had electric lighting, which was a symbol of technological success. Today, a restaurant operates in the former factory, and exhibitions at the Philips Museum tell about the beginnings of industrial Eindhoven.
This is not the only museum worth seeing in the city. The most important is the Van Abemmuseum contemporary art center, which presents the work of contemporary Dutch and world artists, as well as collections related to design and multimedia art. Football fans can, in turn, visit the PSV stadium and the museum dedicated to the club.
