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Essen
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Once at the heart of mining and steelmaking activity, Essen still boasts several reminders of that era, including the villa of the Krupp industrial family and the UNESCO-listed Zollverein coal mine complex.
Overview of Essen
Once at the heart of mining and steelmaking activity, Essen still boasts several reminders of that era, including the villa of the Krupp industrial family and the UNESCO-listed Zollverein coal mine complex.
Key facts
- Type of place: large city.
- Tourist interest: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
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- Local time: .
- Population: 583,393 inhabitants (2018).
- Area: 210.37 km².
- Altitude: 116 m.
- Website: www.visitessen.de/
History of Essen
What to see and do in Essen
Zollverein Coal Mine
This 20th-century industrial complex is a UNESCO World Heritage site for the architectural value of its buildings.
This 20th-century industrial complex is a UNESCO World Heritage site for the architectural value of its buildings.
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Zollverein Coal Mine
★ This 20th-century industrial complex is a UNESCO World Heritage site for the architectural value of its buildings.