Sightseeing in Essen - what to see. Complete travel guide
Essen starts its history in 800 AD, from the moment of the foundation of Verdun Abbey. It was the abbey which gave birth to this city. Essen is widely known for its exhibitions that are almost continuously conducted in a modern exhibition center. Besides this Essen is the location of central offices of a large number of well-known companies.
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 … Open
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The oldest district in the city is Werden that will definitely impress hikers. Here, you can walk across the old beautiful streets that have remained unchangeable since the Middle Ages. During the Second World War, the district wasn’t damaged severely. Here, you can see a lot of fascinating buildings and squares aged over 500 years.
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 … Open
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One of the most unusual attractions of the historical district is Haus Heck. The first references to it date back to the 14th century. The exact date of its construction is not known. The Knight’s House attracts with its magnificence and impregnability. Its main architectural feature is a high round tower that has been preserved in its original form since its construction.
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 … Open
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Fans of history should certainly visit the old Hugenpoet Castle. It is a large and fascinating complex of buildings. The first strengthening construction was built in the 8th century here. The castle you can see today was built in the late 17th century. 
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Essen and surroundings
Reference information
Map of all shopping areas
Shopping streets in Essen
♥ Shopping area ' Kettwiger Straße' Essen, 0.3 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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Map of all parks
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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Map of all art museums
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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Sights around Essen from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Kolner Rathaus
From the series “Famous Buildings of Renaissance Architecture”
Check on the map: 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. …
Read further Distance from Essen center - 57.6 km.
Kolner Dom
From the series “The Most Iconic Temples in the World”
Check on the map: 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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