Modern Architecture
Numerous amounts of architects have made Hilversum a world-renowned sample of modern day architecture. Especially the architect Willem Marinus Dudok has left his distinctive mark on the city with his famous and frequently copied 1931 City Hall as undisputed masterpiece. Another spectacular example of Hilversum's architecture is the Dutch Institute of Sound and Vision in the Media Park, designed by the architects Neutelings and Riedijk. Anyone who loves functionalism (architectural style between 1920-1960) will enjoy the monumental architecture, especially the sanatorium Zonnestraal and the hotel/theatre Gooiland, designed by the architect Duiker. Even Berlage and his Amsterdamse School architecture, MVRDV designs and many other architectural styles can be found all across Hilversum.

Art in public places
Besides the monumental architecture, Hilversum stands out with the many works of art in public places. The largest part of Hilversum's art collection consists of 1960's figurative art works, mostly executed in bronze. Moreover, any observant visitor of Hilversum will see lots of images and art works by designers like Philippe Starck and Alessandro Mendini.

See for yourself!
The extraordinary architectural highlights and public artworks are best viewed up close.
´Monumenten in kaart´ and ´Kunstwerken in beeld´ offer several lovely routes along all of the sights worth seeing.

Monument Map
At the right side of the web page you will find a hyperlink to ´Monumenten in kaart´. This is a map that shows all of the monuments in Hilversum. Would you like to know more about a certain monument? You can move the map around and zoom in on any monument you like. You can also use the search menu or pick a subject.

Art Images
In the city of Hilversum you can find 45 works of art in parks, squares and in the streets. For instance, classical figurative artwork like Girl on the pony and the Erfgooiers by Hans Bavens in the Kerkstraat, or Woman and child, the Spring made of French limestone by Joop Hekman at the crossing of the Kamerlingh Onnesweg - Lorentzweg. Philippe Starks's Aprilia motorbike 6,5 looks down on the more modern art lover on the Wagemakersplein, while the colourful Stella by Mendini does the same on the Weversplein.

Art Images: a digital tour
The hyperlink at the right side of the web page presents the digital tour 'Kunstwerken in beeld'. You can see all of Hilversum's artworks in public places across the city. The site also provides background information about the artworks, statues and artists. You can choose a particular artist, a specific work of art or you can click on the map for more information.