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Van Gogh in Zundert
Where the story began
Vincent van Gogh was born in Zundert on 30 March 1853. The Vincent van GoghHuis art centre stands on the site of his birthplace. An audio play takes visitors on a journey through his early years. Vincent was baptised in the nearby Van Gogh Church. The grave of the famous artist’s stillborn brother, who was also called Vincent, is located in the churchyard.
Vincent van Gogh House
Vincent van Gogh was born in Zundert on 30 March 1853. The site of the Vincent van Gogh House was once home to the old vicarage of the Dutch Reformed Church. Vincent lived here until he was sixteen. Discover the origins of Vincent’s personality and artistic legacy, as well as those of his fellow artists, both past and present. It is here that one of his dreams has been realised: a place for the art of the future.
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Cycling and walking
Curious to know where Vincent used to go as a young boy? Cycle or walk past the places he often visited and played in, and experience how he lived his carefree childhood.
Discover the routes
Van Gogh Monuments Zundert
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Birthplace, well and commemorative plaque
4881 CN ZundertThe Vincent van Gogh House now stands in Zundert, on the very spot where Vincent was born on 30 March 1853.
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De Moeren Estate – Buisse Heide
ZundertGiven the family’s connection to the Dutch Reformed Church, it is likely that the Van Gogh family visited the estate in Zundert.
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Protestant church, cemetery and ‘Ropsentuin’
4881 DA ZundertVincent’s father was a minister at the Protestant church in Zundert. It was here that Vincent, like his brothers and sisters, was baptised.
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Wallsteijn Estate
AchtmaalThe Protestant Van der Wall family were friends with the Van Gogh family.
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Sexton’s House
4881 DA ZundertVincent regularly visits the sexton in Zundert.
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Side wall of the ‘aunts’’ house
4881 CN ZundertVincent harbours warm feelings for his ‘aunts’ in Zundert.
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Monument to the Van Gogh brothers
4881 DG ZundertSculpture of Vincent and Theo van Gogh by Ossip Zadkine.
