Pictures of Essen

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Churches, half-timbered buildings and a former monastery that contains a university adorn this tranquil suburb, whose park stretches across the river.

Discover the rich cultural and natural history of the Ruhr region when you peruse the exhibits in this repurposed building in the former Zollverein coal mine.

Discover the rich cultural and natural history of the Ruhr region when you peruse the exhibits in this repurposed building in the former Zollverein coal mine.

Discover the rich cultural and natural history of the Ruhr region when you peruse the exhibits in this repurposed building in the former Zollverein coal mine.

Modern and innovative works of art and a pair of playgrounds grace the grassy patches of the largest and oldest park in central Essen.

Go on a botanical tour of the world and indulge your senses in the beautifully maintained displays of this garden in Essen’s large municipal park.

Discover the rich cultural and natural history of the Ruhr region when you peruse the exhibits in this repurposed building in the former Zollverein coal mine.

First-rate contemporary design is the theme that unites the exhibits on display at this museum, which is housed within a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Churches, half-timbered buildings and a former monastery that contains a university adorn this tranquil suburb, whose park stretches across the river.

Modern and innovative works of art and a pair of playgrounds grace the grassy patches of the largest and oldest park in central Essen.

First-rate contemporary design is the theme that unites the exhibits on display at this museum, which is housed within a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Churches, half-timbered buildings and a former monastery that contains a university adorn this tranquil suburb, whose park stretches across the river.

Oberhausen, the “Cradle of the Ruhr Valley” is home to impressive industrial culture, galleries, exhibitions and concerts; all being highlights along the Ruhr River.

Enjoy a night of opera or ballet in this landmark theater that incorporates contemporary architecture and state-of-the-art acoustics into its design.

Discover the rich cultural and natural history of the Ruhr region when you peruse the exhibits in this repurposed building in the former Zollverein coal mine.

Discover the rich cultural and natural history of the Ruhr region when you peruse the exhibits in this repurposed building in the former Zollverein coal mine.

Discover the rich cultural and natural history of the Ruhr region when you peruse the exhibits in this repurposed building in the former Zollverein coal mine.

Enjoy a night of opera or ballet in this landmark theater that incorporates contemporary architecture and state-of-the-art acoustics into its design.

Churches, half-timbered buildings and a former monastery that contains a university adorn this tranquil suburb, whose park stretches across the river.

Modern and innovative works of art and a pair of playgrounds grace the grassy patches of the largest and oldest park in central Essen.

First-rate contemporary design is the theme that unites the exhibits on display at this museum, which is housed within a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Churches, half-timbered buildings and a former monastery that contains a university adorn this tranquil suburb, whose park stretches across the river.

Churches, half-timbered buildings and a former monastery that contains a university adorn this tranquil suburb, whose park stretches across the river.