Our first destination is ESSEN, where Dani, the recipient of our first postcard, is from.
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| Essen-Südviertel, Blick von Osten |
WHERE IS ESSEN?
Essen is an industrial city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
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| Location of Germany. Screenshot edited. Postcrossing at Padre Feijoo-Zorelle. |
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| Location of Essen within Germany. Wikipedia |
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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| Essen ThyssenKrupp Headquarters |
PLACES TO VISIT
Essen’s best known landmarks include:
Zollverein Industrial Complex
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| Zollverein by Thomas Wolf |
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 Hüegel by Thorsten Schramm |
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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| The Old Synagogue, Essen. Planetware |
The Synagoge is a cultural meeting center and memorial located in the city centre.
Museum Folkwang
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| Museum Folkwang, Essen. Plan Forward |
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.
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| Essen: European Green City |
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.
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