Arts & Creativity RUHR
High culture with high recreational factor
The "Eiffel Tower of the Ruhr" rises majestically 55 metres into the air. The imposing double winding tower serves as symbol for the past and the future of the Ruhr, welcoming visitors from both near and far. Welcome to the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site Zollverein XII in Essen, European Capital of Culture in 2010. This site, where coal was still being mined up to 1986, has evolved into a no less productive location for culture and creativity since the 1990's and serving as a symbol for the transformation of the industrial region into a cultural location. The spacious area with mine and coke plant built in Bauhaus style is one of the most important industrial monuments in Europe and is now home to art, culture, design and new media.
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Weltkulturerbe Zeche und Kokerei Zollverein
Until it was closed down in 1986 the central shaft at Zollverein XII was not only regarded as the most modern, but also as the „most beautiful colliery in the world“. MORE
Nordsternpark Gelsenkirchen
Nordsternpark
Midway through the Ruhr metropolis the Nordsternpark Gelsenkirchen can be found. Not only the area of the colliery offers lots to see, but also the adjoining parc invites the visitors for a walk and relaxation. MORE
Picture: Villa Hügel in Essen\n© Essen-Marketing
Villa Hügel
The Villa Hügel in the south of Essen is idyllically located above Lake Baldeney. As the former ancestral home of the Krupp family, the villa is one of the most prominent places of interest in the Ruhr area and is a key attraction on the Route of Industrial Heritage. MORE
Picture: Philharmonic hall in Essen
Philharmonic hall Essen
Classical concerts, opera and high-class events take place at the Philharmonia in Essen, proof of the culture in the Ruhr Area. MORE
