Description & Facts: Eindhoven is a city in the Netherlands, in the province of North-Brabant. In 1232 the little village of Eindhoven was chartered by Henry I, Duke of Brabant. Eventually it established itself as a trade location enroute from Holland to Li??ge. Its industrial activities initially centred around tobacco and textiles. The Netherlands and Spain alternated ownership of Eindhoven during the Dutch Revolt. Spanish troops demolished the city walls and took over in 1583 but in 1629 Eindhoven became part of the Netherlands again and it was there to stay. Due to the presence of Phillips and other major industry, Eindhoven has developed as a major player in the global industrial design scene. It is considered to be the epicenter of dutch design with such institutions as the Design Academy, the Maarten Baas studio, and the Dutch Design Week that takes place every October. Eindhoven is one of two finalist for the tittle of World Design Capital 2012. Things to do in Eindhoven :: The major museums in the city are: Van Abbemuseum. The Van Abbemuseum is one of the leading museums for modern and contemporary art. The impressive collection includes works of Picasso, Chagall, Kandinsky, El Lissitzky, Theo van Doesburg, Mondriaan and Appel. January 2003 the completely renovated museum opened its doors again. Artificial Light in Art Centre 'Kunstlicht in de kunst. A unique collection of paintings and sculptures with artificial light as the central theme. You only realise after a visit to this centre what the part of artificial light is in everyday life, now and in the past. 600 works are on permanent exhibition and at the same time, temporary exhibitions are held regularly. The museum is housed in the very first Philips Incandescent Lamp factory. Philips first Incandescent Lamp Factory of 1891. A unique collection of paintings and sculptures with artificial light as the central theme. You only realise after a visit to this centre what the part of artificial light is in everyday life, now and in the past. 600 works are on permanent exhibition and at the same time, temporary exhibitions are held regularly. The museum is housed in the very first Philips Incandescent Lamp factory.