At the moment, Mariënhage monastery is still a haven of peace. But the Augustinian fathers are moving and the monastery and its surroundings will become the domain of Eindhoven residents and hotel guests.

All political parties are enthusiast about Dela’s plan to redevelop the enormous, monumental monastery complex in the centre of Eindhoven. The garden becomes public space, the old school is turned into a hotel and conference area, and the Paterskerk is converted into a ‘ceremony space’ for Dela. Altar and sacristy are accommodated elsewhere on the complex. Sunlight will soon enter where the confessional boxes currently are.

“Fantastic that this is being preserved; the history of the city starts here,” city archaeologist Nico Arts says.

Read the full article in the Eindhovens Dagblad