Crown jewels of the city

Start the route in the Spoorpark. Here you immediately bump into the first masterpiece: The Zipper by Marieke Vromans. This work of art is the quirky meeting place in this phenomenal city park. Why a zipper? "The stony city is unzipped and lays the park at your feet," says the artist. By the way, while you're in Spoorpark you can - if you're thirsty or hungry - visit the T-house right away.

We continue the route via Jan Heijnstraat, Waterhoefstraat and Ringbaan West to the Hasselt traffic circle. Here you will find, according to the Internet: "one of the most remarkable realizations of traffic circle art in the Netherlands." And remarkable, that is the Turning House by Dutch artist and architect John Körmeling. The work cost 500,000 euros, rotates around the traffic circle in 53 minutes and, with its height of 10 meters, cannot be missed.

Via Hasseltstraat you arrive at De Pont museum, the Tilburg museum for leading modern art. On the square in front of the entrance is the world-famous Sky Mirror by the influential Indian artist Anish Kapoor. This saucer-shaped mirror shows you the world upside down.

We lead you through the beautiful Wilhelminapark and the Stedekesstraat in the direction of the Burgemeester Brokxlaan, the heart of the Spoorzone. Anyway, the place to eat, drink or both. Have lunch at De Houtloods, Eetbar De Wagon or RAW. Feeling sweet? Get that at Softy's. Also fun: the Stadscafé in the LocHal, cultural heart, library, workplace, creative incubator, wedding location and award-winning building. At the time of writing, the impressive LocHal has grabbed 12 awards: from "The Best Library in the Netherlands" to the "World Building of the Year. You get the picture, this is a must-see on this masterpieces tour.

The LocHal was designed by a group of internationally renowned architects and creatives, including Civic Architects. You will encounter them again on this route as you walk from the LocHal through the Willem II Passage into downtown. Especially at night, the play of light and color is beautiful to see.

Do you remember John Körmeling? Right, the one from that Turning House. This quirky architect and artist has delivered another iconic work in Tilburg: Den Ophef, a drawbridge over Piushaven. When the bridge opens, it lowers a few meters, allowing it to be used as an exhibition space. Art and architecture in one, in other words. Nice going, John.

Who are you taking on the road? And discover together the masterpieces of Tilburg. As you walk through the city, you will not only enjoy the works of art, but also the unique atmosphere and charm of Tilburg.