Essen – European Capital of Culture 2010. Situated amidst the Ruhr area, a visit of the town is always worthwhile. The new philharmonic orchestra, the coal-mine “Zeche Zollverein”, declared UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in 2001, Museum Folkwang, housing one of the most important art collections, Essen’s traditional trade fairs, the top-quality opera productions staged by Aalto-Theatre and the musical productions at the Colloseum Essen are only some of its attractions.
Population: 586,000, guest beds: 5,200

Cathedral with western part in Romanesque style and central nave in Gothic style. In the northern lateral chapel the 'Golden Madonna', the world's oldest statuette of the Virgin Ma...
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Welcome back to the 'Essener Lichtwochen'. The well-known big images of light will, once again, illuminate Essen’s city centre. The popular light parade will, yet again, present a ...
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'Essen.Original' is one of the region's most important open-air events. People will flock to Essen's city centre to enjoy rock acts, hip-hop jams, hit parades, stand-up comedy enco...
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Besides temporary exhibitions in the old building on Goethestrasse some highlights of the collection are being presented in the Villa Hügel.
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International design exhibition. Over 900 exhibitors on more than 4,000 square metres exhibition space. The world's largest design centre located in a building exemplifying modern ...
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The locations where this international festival of the arts will take place are the outstanding industrial monuments of the Ruhr District, now transformed into spectacular venues f...
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During this sightseeing tour you will discover the different aspects of the city: the south with its leisure and recreation area around lake Baldeney; the Old Town districts; and t...
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The old residence of the Krupp family. Temporary exhibitions of international art and culture. 'Krupp Gestern und Heute': History of Krupp, industrial objects.
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The Zollverein colliery with it's two mines and coking plant was the biggest and most modern coal-mining complex in the world. The site has been transformed into an industrial monu...
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