Sightseeing in Essen - what to see. Complete travel guide
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Essen is the largest exhibition center in Germany; every three days, there are various interesting exhibitions. The cultural life of the city is very rich and diverse. No matter for how long …
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Essen is a major industrial and exhibition center, business travelers are main guests of the city. Anyway, it is quite attractive for ordinary travelers. Essen was badly damaged during the …
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Exhibitions are not the only entertainment in Essen. The ideal place for a relaxing stroll is Kettviger Strasse street, which is home to the most popular shops. The street starts at the …
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1. The main train station in Essen is one of the most advanced in Germany, so you can get to almost any city in the country from it. Tourists who expect to visit nearby towns are recommended …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Essen and surroundings
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Shopping streets in Essen
♥ Shopping area ' Kettwiger Straße' Essen, 0.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Kettwiger Straße' Essen, 0.3 km from the center. On the map
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Survived castles around Essen
♥ Castle 'Hardenstein Castle' , 20.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Schloss Bladenhorst' , 22.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Schloss Burg near Solingen' , 36.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Hückeswagen Castle' , 40.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Schloss Cappenberg' , 42.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Hardenstein Castle' , 20.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Schloss Bladenhorst' , 22.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Schloss Burg near Solingen' , 36.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Hückeswagen Castle' , 40.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Schloss Cappenberg' , 42.2 km from the center. On the map
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National and city parks around Essen
♥ National Park 'De Maasduinen' , 65.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'De Meinweg' , 72.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'De Groote Peel' , 85.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Veluwezoom' , 95.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'De Hoge Veluwe' , 107.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'De Maasduinen' , 65.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'De Meinweg' , 72.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'De Groote Peel' , 85.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Veluwezoom' , 95.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'De Hoge Veluwe' , 107.1 km from the center. On the map
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Art galleries in Essen and around
♥ Art museum 'Museum Folkwang' Essen, 1.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Von der Heydt Museum' Wuppertal, 23.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'museum Kunst Palast' Düsseldorf, 29.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen' Düsseldorf, 30.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Museum Folkwang' Essen, 1.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Von der Heydt Museum' Wuppertal, 23.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'museum Kunst Palast' Düsseldorf, 29.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen' Düsseldorf, 30.2 km from the center. On the map
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Sights around Essen from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Kolner Rathaus
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Distance from Essen center - 57.6 km.
During the reconstruction of the basement there were found ruins of the ancient Roman buildings. Today all rebuilt elements of the historical buildings are open for everyone. Another peculiarity of the Kolner Rathaus is the musical instrument that makes wonderful melodies with the toll. It has appeared in the town hall in 1958. This construction has 45 bronze bells. A lot of people come to listen to the sound of them. …
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Kolner Dom
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Distance from Essen center - 57.2 km.
The well-known architect Gerhard has worked at the Domprojekt. As the legend tells, the devil helped him. This was the only way to explain the construction of such a grand architectural project. Every day, more than 20,000 people visit the Cologne Cathedral, which is to be graced by its magnificent interiors and the golden sarcophagus with its main sanctuary. The latter is a real masterpiece of jeweler art. For the decoration of the sarcophagus thousands of precious stones were used. In the cathedral there are also other sanctuaries - the Gerokreuz and the Milan Madonna, a unique statue from the 13th century. All those who are interested can climb up the Domgipfel and enjoy the panorama of Cologne, for which only 509 steps have to be overcome. …
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New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.
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New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.
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