Historic places in Hilversum

Historic places in Hilversum

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   Museum Hilversum

   Now home to Museum Hilversum and the tourist office, the building used to function as Hilversum's town hall in the period 1881-1931. It's a typical 19th-century building in neo-renaissance style. The museum's permanent collection is about the history of Hilversum after 1850. They also have temporary exhibitions, usually about photography, modern architecture or the cultural history of the Gooi area.

   Fri-Wed 11:00-17:00, Thu 11:00-21:00·€5, free entry on Wednesdays · Free entry · Wheelchair accessible
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   Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision

   Nederlands Instituut voor Beeld en Geluid

   An architectural marvel. Designed by Jaap Drupsteen and completed in 2006, this block-shaped building became an instant landmark and won the Dutch Golden Pyramid award for its architectural significance. Don't be fooled by its size: it's actually twice as massive, as half of the building is underground! A century of Dutch television, film and radio archives are stored in the underground vault, to be protected for future generations. The glass windows depict important moments in Dutch television history. You can walk inside and have a cup of coffee at the restaurant. It is also home to an interactive museum with a display of Dutch audiovisual archives in 15 different theme zones. However, you must have a profound interest in the Dutch cultural heritage to be able to enjoy that as a foreigner.

   Tue Sun 10:00-17:30·Adults €15, children 6-12 €8

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   Royal Mandarin

   This Chinese restaurant is interestingly based in a historic Dutch farm and is widely considered among the best Chinese restaurants in the country. The staff is really friendly and very knowledgeable. The restaurant might seem expensive but price-quality ratio is in perfect balance. A good suggestion is the surprise menu, with good value you will taste what the chef is capable of. Also, let the waiter pick the wine. You will be impressed.

   13:30-23:00 daily·€40-50

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   't Tolhuis

   Opened since 1901, this café has a long history. The building dates from 1792 and in 1834 it started as a toll booth to finance road construction costs. As toll did not exist anymore since 1898, it turned into a shop for milk trade. Due to its strategic location, at the main road from Utrecht and Baarn to Hilversum, it became a road café for thirsty horse riders. It has been a road café ever since and is still a nice place to order a coffee or beer. It used to be the only café in town closed on weekends, but nowadays opens seven days a week.

   Mon-Sat 11:00-01:00, Sun 11:00-22:00·Outdoor seating

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   Grote Kerk

   The medieval tower of this church is the oldest remaining structure in Hilversum, as it originates from 1481. The base of the church was built in 1891 in neo-renaissance style. It has been a victim of fires a number of times. The last fire was in 1971, after which the church was completely restored. It can only be entered during religious ceremonies.

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   Gedenkteken Nederlands-Indië

   Bronzen herdenkingsplaquette met een reliëfkaart van voormalig Nederlands-Indië. De plaquette herdenkt de slachtoffers die tijdens de Japanse bezetting van Nederlands-Indië in de Tweede Wereldoorlog om het leven kwamen.

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   Gedenkteken dwangarbeiders Tweede Wereldoorlog

   Gedenkteken voor de Hilversumse mannen en jongens die op 23 oktober 1944 tijdens een Duitse razzia als dwangarbeider werden weggevoerd. De ontbrekende delen in het monument symboliseren de mensen die uit de gemeenschap verdwenen.

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   Jagtlust

   Leeuwenlaan 42

   Heritage listed · Built 1700

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   Dudok Architectuur Centrum

   Dudokpark 1

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    Huis Sloëtjes

    80 J.P. Coenstraat

    Closed · opens 10 am Friday

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    Gedachtenismonument

    Monument ter gedachtenis van de ongedoopt gestorven kinderen

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    Mauthausen Steen

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Hilversum (CC BY-SA 4.0). Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Place data from Overture Maps.