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   What is Essen Germany known for?

   • Essen has a population of over half a million souls and is the largest city on the Ruhr River in western Germany. Situated in one of the most industrialized regions in the country, Essen is the headquarters of many large industrial organizations, some of which can be visited as part of a guided tour.

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   Is Essen a city?

   • Essen (German pronunciation: [ˈɛsn̩] ⓘ) is the central and, after Dortmund, second-largest city of the Ruhr, the largest urban area in Germany. Its population of 586,608 makes it the fourth-largest city of North Rhine-Westphalia after Cologne, Düsseldorf and Dortmund, as well as the tenth-largest city of Germany.

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   Why should you visit Essen?

   • Situated in one of the most industrialized regions in the country, Essen is the headquarters of many large industrial organizations, some of which can be visited as part of a guided tour. Aerial view of Zollverein industrial complex in Essen, Germany

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   Why did Essen become a city?

   • The development of ironworks, steelworks, and coal mines during the 19th century stimulated Essen’s rapid growth from a small town (about 3,000 inhabitants in 1802) to the largest industrial city in the Ruhr coalfield. It was occupied by the French (1923–25) and suffered heavy destruction in World War II as a centre of German war industry.

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   What makes Essen so special?

   • A lot of the magic in Essen during the festive season comes from the dazzling light displays that first illuminated the city in 1928. They’ve been a permanent part of the Christmas celebrations since the end of the war and each year there’s a new theme.

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   What is Rathaus Essen known for?

   • 23. Rathaus Essen’s city hall is a 23-floor concrete and steel skyscraper that went up at the end of the 1970s. The structure is in keeping with the city’s modern appearance, and the former Gothic Revival seat of the city council was sold off and demolished in the 1960s.

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   Jan 26, 2020 · Let’s explore the best things to do in Essen: 1. Museum Folkwang Source: ReneSpitz / Flickr Museum Folkwang. Essen’s renowned art museum presents every European movement from the Romantics in the 19th century to Abstract Expressionism after the Second World War.

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   Essen (German pronunciation: ⓘ) is the central and, after Dortmund, second-largest city of the Ruhr, the largest urban area in Germany. Its population of 586,608 makes it the fourth-largest city of North Rhine-Westphalia after Cologne, Düsseldorf and Dortmund, as well as the tenth-largest city of Germany

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   5 days ago · Essen, city, North Rhine–Westphalia Land (state), western Germany. It is situated between the Rhine-Herne Canal and the Ruhr River. Essen was originally the seat of an aristocratic convent (founded 852), still represented by the cathedral (Münsterkirche; now the seat of a Roman Catholic bishop),

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   • Explore the Vast Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex. One of Essen's most popular attractions is the Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex, or Zeche Zollverein.
   • Learn about the Region's History at the Ruhr Museum. Located on the grounds of the Zollverein Coal Mine site and also well worth a visit is the Ruhr Museum.
   • Get Your Art Fix at the Red Dot Design Museum. Another important fixture on the Zollverein World Heritage site is Red Dot Design Museum with its displays of contemporary and industrial-influenced designs.
   • Museum Folkwang. Essen's Museum Folkwang, perhaps the most important art gallery in the Ruhr, is well known for its displays of important artworks from the 19th and 20th centuries.

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   Nestled in the Ruhr Valley, Essen is not your typical tourist destination; it’s something much more. This city, with its blend of historical significance, cultural depth, and green spaces, tells a story of transformation like no other.

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   Come and discover one of the greenest cities in Germany, at the heart of the Ruhr region. Whether you're planning a city break, a family holiday or a visit to a trade fair, Essen has so much to offer – from shopping in buzzing city streets to hiking and cycling in beautiful scenery, from art, culture and top-notch museums and theatres to ...

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   Essen. Formerly Germany's coal-mining region, the Ruhr Area forms one of the largest conurbations in Europe and is now known for being one of the continent's densest cultural landscapes. Places such as Bochum, Dortmund, Duisburg, Essen and Oberhausen have come together to form a fascinating urban area full of surprises.