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Essen attractions
Essen attractions
Zeche Zollverein Called the most beautiful coal mine in the world (in fact, it's a UNESCO World Heritage Site), Zollverein nowadays hosts diverse cultural highlights including a outstanding design center and several museums. It is also famous for its Bauhaus architecture.
Folkwang Museum Known for the exhibits covering the history of photography as well as paintings from all eras.
Villa Hügel Hügel 15. +49-201-616290, fax +49-201-6162911, . Krupp family historical chateau, art history museum and concert venue.
Aalto Opera-House Interesting piece of architecture by Alvar Aalto (Finland)
Essener Münster Cathedral 14th century cathedral and treasure museum.
St. Ludgerus Basilica
Kettwig Historical District featuring 17th and 18th century streets and buildings.
Kettwig Pictures
Synagogue and Jewish Museum
The old town of Werden One of the oldest German sites in entire Germany! Highly recommended.
Botanical garden Grugapark (including playgrounds, waterfall, park railroad, look-out tower, various animals, restaurants, ...). Open all year round from 9.00 am until nightfall, 3€ (note that some of the parks attractions may have shorter opening hours and additional fees).
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