Essen - Wikipedia
WEBEssen ( German pronunciation: [ˈɛsn̩] ⓘ) is the central and, after Dortmund, second-largest city of the Ruhr, the largest urban area in Germany. Its population of 584,580 makes it the fourth-largest city of North Rhine-Westphalia after Cologne, Düsseldorf and Dortmund, as well as the ninth-largest city of Germany.
Visit Essen - The official tourism portal of the city of Essen
WEBWelcome to Essen! Come and discover one of the greenest cities in Germany, at the heart of the Ruhr region. Whether you're planning a city break, a family holiday or a visit to a trade fair, Essen has so much to offer – from shopping in buzzing city streets to hiking and cycling in beautiful scenery, from art, culture and top-notch museums ...
Essen | Germany, Map, & Facts | Britannica
WEBApr 10, 2024 · Essen, city, North Rhine–Westphalia Land (state), western Germany. It is situated between the Rhine-Herne Canal and the Ruhr River. Essen was originally the seat of an aristocratic convent (founded 852), still represented by the cathedral (Münsterkirche; now the seat of a Roman Catholic bishop), completed in the 15th century.
25 Best Things to Do in Essen (Germany) - The Crazy Tourist
WEBJan 26, 2020 · Let’s explore the best things to do in Essen: 1. Museum Folkwang Source: ReneSpitz / Flickr Museum Folkwang. Essen’s renowned art museum presents every European movement from the Romantics in the 19th century to Abstract Expressionism after the Second World War.
Essen - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBEssen (German pronunciation: ; Low Franconian and Ripuarian: Esse, (Latin: Assindia) is a German city in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. It is on the Ruhr River and it is near Cologne, Duisburg and Bochum. Essen has 585,000 inhabitants. Together with Dortmund, Essen is the biggest city of the Ruhr area with its 5,000,000 inhabitants.
Essen and the Ruhr valley: A bustling region - Germany Travel
WEBEssen. Formerly Germany's coal-mining region, the Ruhr Area forms one of the largest conurbations in Europe and is now known for being one of the continent's densest cultural landscapes. Places such as Bochum, Dortmund, Duisburg, Essen and Oberhausen have come together to form a fascinating urban area full of surprises.
Essen Travel Guide: Top 22 Things to Do in Essen, Germany
WEBFrom traditional German fare in cozy breweries to international cuisine that spans the globe, there’s a plate for every palate. Don’t miss the chance to dive into the local culinary scene and discover the flavors that make Essen unique. So, pack your sense of adventure and get ready to explore Essen.
Tourism in Essen, Germany - Europe's Best Destinations
WEBGermany's third greenest city, Capital of Culture, European Green Capital and pulsating metropolis in the heart of the Ruhr region. Hardly any other German city stands for so many exciting contrasts. Essen is also the world's first city to use mixed reality glasses to let visitors travel through time. The worldwide unique city tour "Essen 1887 ...
Welcome to Essen
WEBOld Essen Synagogue - a house of Jewish culture The former Essen synagogue, completed in 1913 by master builder Edmund Körner on behalf of the Jewish community, is the only free-standing major synagogue structure to have survived - at least externally - the Second World War. Today, it constitutes a unique cultural and architectural monument ...
Essen: Germany’s ‘ugly duckling’ city success - BBC
WEBNov 6, 2023 · Located in the heart of western Germany's long-time industrial Ruhr region, the city of Essen spent much of the past 150 years marred by pollution, tainted by filthy mines and belching factories...
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