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E40 WHAT TO SEE The cemetery at Bredaseweg is renowned for its white statues Parks, gardens & Cemeteries Bredaseweg Cemetery (Begraafplaats Bredaseweg) A-3, Bredaseweg 45. The best-known cemetery in Tilburg is Roman Catholic and dates from 1828. A number of distinct, white cast-iron statues seem to guard the graveyard on the side facing the street. You’ll also find a remarkable work of illumination art, which is directed at one of the statues. Many special tombstones can be found in the cemetery itself, like Marietje Kessels’. She was murdered in 1900, aged 11. Her body was found in the archway of the Sacred Heart Church which was demolished in 1975. The murderer was never found, but many people suspect it must have been somebody associated with the church. QOpen 09:00 - 21:30. Helga Deen Garden & Tilburg Synagogue (Helga Deen Tuin en Tilburgse Synagoge) C-2, Willem II straat 20. Helga Deen is essentially the Tilburg version of Anne Frank. There’s a little park in the centre of town named after this Jewish girl who kept a diary during her incarceration in an SS-concentration camp (National Monument Camp Vught). There are only a few bushes, some shrubbery, nine small chairs and several Stars of David in the paving stones, but this 16m2 park wasn’t created at random. The little park was named after the 18-year-old Helga who later died in the Sobibór concentration camp in Nazi-occupied Poland. Whoever comes here can have a moment of silence to contemplate a dark chapter in Dutch history. Q J Leijpark J-6, Ringbaan Zuid. This 30 hectare city park designed in English landscape style was created between 1934 - 1939 as an unemployment relief project. The park contains a small creek called De Ley, which gives the park its name. The Leypark is a pleasant park to walk in and in the summer this is where Festival Mundial takes place, which draws about 60,000 visitors each year. Muse Garden (Muzentuin) C-4, Zwijsenplein 1. Since there’s little greenery to be found in Tilburg, sitting in this city park is like a breath of fresh air. Although there are only eight trees in the garden, it seems like more. The garden is located beside a little old church, which has been integrated among the new buildings of the dance academy. Traffic noise is dampened by the walls of the school and other city sounds can barely be heard here. On a sunny day you can enjoy the grassy surroundings, which include statues as well as the architectural tangle of the new school buildings that surround the little church. If you’re in luck, you might even see a live performance by students practising their newly acquired dance moves or hear a violin or an opera singer trying to hit the right note at a rehearsal. Q TJ Oude Warande H-5, Warandelaan. This is the only remaining ‘star forest’ and one of the oldest baroque forests in The Netherlands. The German prince Wilhelm Von Hessen-Kassel had it designed in 1712. The lanes crossing the forest come together in the centre forming a star pattern. The four different parts each have their own pattern: square, circular, diamond shape and octagonal. The forest covers 60 hectares and it boasts several works of art, including one by Rien Claessen called Inanitas, which means ‘open space’. The latest addition is Pavilion Grotto, designed by Australian artist Callum Morton. The Old Waranda is a relaxing place that’s ideal for running and you’ll see many people doing just that. Q Wilhelminapark I-5, Wilhelminapark. The Wilhelmina Park is one of the oldest parks in Tilburg. It was designed in 1898 in romantic fashion by Leonard Springer who also designed the Wandelbos and Leijpark in the city. There’s a duck pond, open pastures and winding paths between the trees. Many students from the surrounding dorms move their books and other vital learning materials (like bottles of beer) to the park on sunny days. Q TJ6 Places of interest Old Town Square D-2/3, Heuvelplein. De Heuvel is the central square in Tilburg and the most important shopping street, de Heuvelstraat, leads up to it. In 1419 ‘den Hoevel’ was named for the first time. Until the water tower on Bredaseweg was built in 1898, Tilburgers could only get water from de Heuvel as it was the only place with a water pump. A replica of this pump can still be found on the Oude Markt. Until 1994 the square boasted an old lime tree, but despite major protests, the dead tree was finally uprooted. Wood from the tree has since been used to create the mayor’s gavel and in a tableau in the city hall. The square was completely rebuilt in 2008 and three descendants of the old lime tree were planted in prominent places in the middle of the square. De Heuvel also boasts a statue of King William II, who proudly looks over the city he loved so much. Q Tilburg Regional Archives (Regionaal Archief Tilburg) E-3, Kazernehof 75, tel. (+31) 135 49 45 70, info@ regionaalarchieftilburg.nl, www.regionaalarchieftilburg. nl. Do you really want to know everything about Tilburg? As early as AD 709, the year that Tilburg was first mentioned, documents and files were kept about its residents, districts, streets and important events. At the Tilburg Regional Archives you can see how Tilburg evolved over the centuries. It’s not a museum, but of course it’s fun to have a look at the old books yourself. With a bit of effort you’ll find the most extraordinary facts about the town and its past. Besides, the building itself is worth a visit because it’s housed in King Willem II’s old stables. QOpen 09:30 - 17:00. Closed Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun. J Sightseeing tours Stadsgidserij, www.stadsgidserij.nl. If you want to discover Tilburg with a professional guide, you can sign up for a tour from the Stadsgidserij. You can book various walks, such as the centre walk, the centre west walk (which includes a visit to the cemetery on the Bredaseweg), the hasselt walk (where the Tilburg Castle once stood), the art walk, the architecture walk and the culinary walk. Walks in various other neighbourhoods of Tilburg that have rich histories are also possible. Whichever route you choose you’re guaranteed a fun, informative walk and you’ll discover places that you would have never found by yourself. The walks don’t take place every day so visit its website for exact times and dates. Q Tilburg In Your Pocket tilburg.inyourpocket.com
Statues King Willem II Needle (Gedenknaald Koning Willem II) C-4, Stadhuisplein. King William II died in his home in Tilburg at the very place where this obelisk, which was erected in 1874, now stands. In 1968 the monument was moved to make room for the construction of a motorway. After years of storage, it appeared to be too heavily damaged to restore so a new one was made. The medallion with the portrait of William II is the only remaining piece of the original obelisk. Q The Jug Pisser (De Kruikenzeiker) B-3, Nieuwlandstraat. This small statue was designed by Henk Smulders and erected in 1986. The sculptor is also known for the many statues he created for The Efteling theme park. The sculpture honours Tilburg’s past textile industry. The residents of Tilburg used to save their urine in jugs, which was then used to wash wool in the factories, hence the Jug Pisser. Q J Willem II Statue (Standbeeld Koning Willem II) D-2, Heuvel. The municipality of Tilburg bought this statue in 1924 from The Hague and gave it a prominent place on De Heuvel. The statue represents King William II as commander-in-chief of the army. On the pedestal beneath the royal there are four figures. The woman with a crown and sceptre represents the monarchy. To her right sits Law. On the backside there is Prosperity, complete with the Horn of Plenty and coins. The last figure originally held a palladium, a figurine of the deity of ancient Troy. This refers to the role of William II as patron of the Netherlands. On the right side of the pedestal is a lion with a sword between his front paws, which represents the battles in which William II took part. Q Zoos & Animals parks De Oliemeulen H-5, Reitse Hoevenstraat 30, tel. (+31) 134 63 00 26, info@oliemeulen.nl, www.oliemeulen.nl. This house of reptiles isn’t for the faint hearted. You’ll see tarantulas, piranhas, tiger pythons and crocodiles. It’s a large building with a number of departments and the front section of the farmhouse displays all kinds of special frogs in bright colours. A little further on, you’ll arrive at the chameleons, adders and snapping turtles and spiders and snakes can be found in the attic. Monkeys, meerkats and parrots are housed in the enormous garden and on busy days and on weekends there’s an impressive presentation of birds of prey. The house of reptiles displays informative signs next to each cage, but, sadly, only in Dutch. If you have similar pets you can buy live beetles, spiders and particularly fat maggots here to feed your snake or frog at home. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00. B The Willem II statue is quite an eyecatcher tilburg.inyourpocket.com Tilburg apps WHAT TO SEE Tilburg City app Imagine every scrap of info on Tilburg on your phone. The app lists all kinds of events in Tilburg including the Tilburg Fair. It also has a map on which every event is easily found, so you know exactly where to go. The app is regularly updated with new features and is available for iPhone and Android. Tilburg Studentenstad Every student activity in Tilburg is brought together in one app. It has a complete list of activities organised especially for students. This way, every Tilburg student will know exactly which parties, events and performances Tilburg has to offer. It includes a map and this free app is available for iPhone and Android phones. 013 Stay in touch with the playbill of 013, the largest pop venue in the Netherlands. Artists such as Snoop Dogg, Moby, the Editors and Queens of the Stone Age have all performed here. 013 also features dance events such as We All Love 80’s & 90’s and Euphoria as well as the latest up-and-coming domestic and international acts. Scoupy Scoupy grants access to a great number of local discount coupons on your iPhone or Android platform. Updated regularly with a variety of new offers, Scoupy scoops up unique locally based discount offers that can only be validated by means of the Scoupy app. Pathé mobiel With this app you have every movie that’s currently playing in theatres at your fingertips. You can order your tickets directly via this app and paying is easy and safe with iDeal, PayPal or credit card. The app is free and available for iPhone and Android. 9292OV With the help of ov9292 it‘s easy to plan your trip to and from over 54,000 destinations by train, bus, tram, subway or ferry. 9292 lists the timetables of all 52 public transport companies throughout the Netherlands. It also includes maps, a price list and alerts in case of delays. In Your Pocket Since 1992 In Your Pocket has been publishing regularly updated, essential guides to an ever increasing number of European cities. The In Your Pocket iPhone application has incorporated all of what has made In Your Pocket the most respected city guide publisher on the continent: accuracy, regular updates, sharp humour, a keen eye for detail and brilliant writing. This is all combined with the power of the iPhone to create Europe’s best travel apps. Autumn 2012/Winter 2013 E41
Page 1: Hotels Restaurants Cafés Nightlife
Page 4 and 5: E4 FOREWORD Netherlands In Your Poc
Page 6 and 7: E6 BASICS Lots of funny facts about
Page 8 and 9: E8 HISTORY Tilburg’s long history
Page 10 and 11: E10 CULTURE & EVENTS When the Dutch
Page 12 and 13: E12 CULTURE & EVENTS Classical & Op
Page 14 and 15: E14 CULTURE & EVENTS Theatre, dance
Page 16 and 17: E16 WHERE TO STAY Finding a place t
Page 18 and 19: E18 WHERE TO STAY: OUT OF TOWN Budg
Page 20 and 21: E20 RESTAURANTS With a population o
Page 22 and 23: E22 RESTAURANTS European Auberge du
Page 24 and 25: E24 RESTAURANTS Rodeo Grill Restaur
Page 26 and 27: E26 RESTAURANTS The Talk D-2, Heuve
Page 28 and 29: E28 RESTAURANTS Pim’s Broodjeszaa
Page 30 and 31: E30 NIGHTLIFE Tilburg’s brilliant
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Page 34 and 35: E34 NIGHTLIFE Pool & Billiards Pool
Page 36 and 37: E36 WHAT TO SEE Tilburg has more hi
Page 38 and 39: E38 WHAT TO SEE Modern architecture
Page 42 and 43: E42 GETTING AROUND Getting around T
Page 44 and 45: E44 SHOPPING While Tilburg isn’t
Page 46 and 47: E46 SPORTS & LIFESTYLE New in town?
Page 48 and 49: E48 VENUE INDEX English Index Aan T
Page 52: NETHERLANDS MAP Autumn 2012/Winter

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