The White Lady
The Witte Dame, an iconic building in Eindhoven, originally built between 1928 and 1931 by Philips, has served various functions over the years and has become a remarkable symbol. Originally, the building was dedicated to the production of radio tubes and lamps. When it opened in 1931, it lacked the characteristic white color that defines […]
Victoria Park
Hidden behind the historic Witte Dame, Victoria Park reveals a hidden treasure in Eindhoven. The renovated Emma and Victoria buildings now house 567 contemporary townhouses and 49 penthouses, with convenient amenities such as restaurants and a supermarket on the ground floor. This idyllic district attracts international residents thanks to its charm. The municipality has ambitious […]
Philips Business School
The former Philips Business School in Eindhoven, a municipal monument, has been transformed into a modern residential complex with 442 homes. The former conference center on the ground floor now functions as a restaurant, while the canteen is rented out as a commercial space. Remarkably, the workshop, added to the building in 1993, now serves […]
Philips van Lennep Park
The Philips van Lenneppark, named after Frits Philips and his wife Sylvia Philips van Lennep, offers a range of activities for visitors of all ages. This park, once intended as an industrial area, was transformed into a green oasis for the community in honor of Philips’ 75th anniversary. Visitors can enjoy various amenities, including a […]
Ton Smits Park
The Ton Smits Park in Eindhoven is a green oasis that honors the creativity and imagination of the cartoonist of the same name. Located in the heart of the city, this park offers a peaceful retreat amidst the urban hustle and bustle. The park is named after Ton Smits, an internationally renowned Dutch cartoonist who […]
Genneper Hoeve
Gennep, a centuries-old hamlet near Eindhoven between Gestel and Stratum, is steeped in history. The name refers to the confluence of two water streams, the Tongelreep and the Dommel. Similar to Limburgs Gennep, where the Meuse and the Niers meet. The hamlet once consisted of six farms, of which the Genneper Hoeve still stands. Agriculture […]
The Quay
In 1916, some farmers from Strijp saw the opportunity to establish the ‘Cooperative Milk Establishment St. Joseph’ on this site. An existing farm was taken over and completely transformed into a modern milking facility, with an impressive daily production of 1500 litres of milk. In order to grow further, a factory was opened on the […]
Wasven farm
The Wasven farm, once an estate with farms and a country house in Tongelre, has a rich history dating back to the 13th century. The area was originally reclaimed around a fen where sheep were washed before they were sheared, hence the name ‘Wasven’. In the 17th century, the area underwent a renovation and the […]
Bakehouse Bokt
The charming bakehouse that was built around 1850 served mainly as a bakery for fresh bread. Grain, such as wheat or rye, was first ground and sieved in the mill. Then the flour was kneaded together with yeast and milk into dough. Given the large quantities, manual kneading was often too labor-intensive, so it was […]
Memorial Operation Oyster
The bronze ‘Operation Oyster’ monument is located on the right side of the light tower on the square, opposite the WestCord Hotel on the edge of the Mathildelaan. The statue has the shape of an opened oyster, within which a bombed cityscape of Eindhoven can be seen. The outside of the oyster shows clear signs […]
