Postcard 11 was sent to ESSEN!
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| Essen |
WHERE IS ESSEN?
Essen is an industrial city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
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| Location of Germany |
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| Location of Essen within Germany |
Essen has a population of approximately 567,000 people, which
makes it the 9th-largest city in Germany. It has a temperate-Oceanic climate
with relatively mild winters and cool summers.
ESSEN IS FAMOUS FOR….
Essen is one of Germany's most important coal and steel centers.
It is seat to several large companies, among them the ThyssenKrupp industrial
conglomerate, one of the world's largest steel producers providing components
and systems for the automotive industry, elevators, escalators, material
trading and industrial services.
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| ThyssenKrupp |
LANDMARKS
Essen’s best known landmarks include:
Zollverein Industrial Complex
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| Zollverein |
Declared a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO in 2001, Zollverein
is the “most beautiful coal mine in the world". It is considered an
architectural and technical masterpiece and its winding tower has become a
symbol for the whole Ruhr area.
Villa
Hügel
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| Villa Hügel |
Built in 1873, Villa Hügel was Krupp’s representative seat. The
mansion has 269 rooms and occupies 8,100 m². It is situated in a 28-hectare
park that overlooks the River Ruhr. The villa Hügel is now property of Essen
culture.
The Old
Synagoge
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| Old Synagoge Essen |
The Synagoge is a cultural meeting center and memorial located in
the city centre.
Museum
Folkwang
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| Museum Folkwang |
Essen’s major museum is a major collection of 19th- and
20th-century art, including paintings, graphics, photography and antique
ceramics. Admission is free except for special exhibitions.
LIFESTYLE
Despite
the fact that Essen is one of the most industrial cities in Germany, it is one
of the greenest! It was awarded the European Green Capital Award for 2017.
Essen was singled out for its practices in protecting and enhancing
nature and biodiversity and efforts to reduce water consumption. It also
participates in a variety of networks and initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions.
WANNA
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