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Colors of Essen - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle
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 your stay will be, you would be able to witness a cultural event.
Among five hundred attractive restaurants in Essen travelers especially appreciate several dining places. The famous brasserie DAMPFE - das Borbecker Brauhaus specializes in dishes of … 
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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 … Open
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Essen and surroundings
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Map of all churches
Cathedrals and basilicas near Essen
♥ Basilika St. Ludgerus, Essen-Werden, 7.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilika St. Laurentius, Wuppertal, 23.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilika St. Suitbertus, Düsseldorf, 26.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilika St. Margareta, Düsseldorf-Gerresheim, 26.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilika St. Lambertus, Düsseldorf, 30.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Münster-Basilika St. Quirin, Neuss, 36.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilika St. Viktor („St. Viktor-Dom”), Xanten, 45.3 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all castles
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 'Burg Vischering' , 46.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Altena Castle' , 48.9 km from the center. On the map
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Unique landmarks in Essen and around
Zeche Zollverein
From the series “The Scariest Mines in the World”
Check on the map: Distance from Essen center - 4.3 km.
The city of Essen also has a deserted coal mine that enjoys attention of tourists. The former coal mine is enlisted in the number of valuable industrial sites in the world and is under UNESCO protection; some of its quarries were converted into an interesting museum dedicated to the history of the mining industry. Mining has begun there in 1834; the famous businessman, Johann Franz Haniel, was a founder of the facility. …
Read further Distance from Essen center - 4.3 km.
Crouching Tiger and Turtle
From the series “Furious Footways Around the World That Make You Dizzy”
Check on the map: Distance from Essen center - 21.2 km.
Not always a ladder has an exact practical purpose. An excellent example is an original attraction, which can be seen in Duisburg. "Tiger and Turtle" staircase resembles a roller coaster with its outlines, but visitors of the attraction are offered not to pass, but to take a difficult route. An unusual installation can also be seen as a symbolic monument. The main material used for its construction is zinc, and it has been decided to build an attraction in the place where zinc mining was previously conducted. …
Read further Distance from Essen center - 21.2 km.
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Cityguide on traditions, mentality and lifestyle of people in Essen. Learn the best periods to visit Essen to discover its soul - authentic festivals, events and celebrations. We will also reveal the interesting habits, attitude towards the world and to tourists in Essen.
