Best places: Historical landmarks in Essen, Germany

Monumental buildings and a museum on the site of a coke and coal mine which began in 1849.

This decommissioned 1961 coking plant now features a swimming pool, art installations & more.

The country mansion of 19th-century industrialist Alfred Krupp, with ornate interiors & parkland.

👍👍 Good starting point for a round trip on the Baldeneysee. Gastronomy available nearby. Nice view of the lake. An interesting place on a beautiful lake. Very close by are the well-known plane trees that jut out over the water of the lake.

Industrial-style lodging offering airy rooms with minibars, plus an informal restaurant & a bar.

👍👍 Super excellent place to visit. Thickness of walls, strategic locations. Water well inside ( though closed) watch tower window, kitchen area living quarters, out door patio. Gate and rear door. Everything is mesmerising. This is one place where you must have a small room for meuseum. Well worth tha...

👍👍 Open Monument Day. Absolute recommendation! Volunteers only! Are very interested in bringing this great craft to the young woman or man. respect

👍👍 Sehr nette Tour mit dem Rad über die Erzbahntrasse.

👍👍 A scenically beautiful spot on the Ruhr. The chimney of the former Vogelsang colliery can be seen from afar. Here the Ruhr is dammed into a wide body of water. There is a boat slip and a lock.

👍👍 Small piece of jewelry with a story. It's important to preserve nature here - so just look, don't touch anything.

👍👍 I love the old town of Kettwig. Lovingly maintained half-timbered houses, backyards, gardens and alleys everywhere. There are new, great photo opportunities on every corner. Pay attention to the details on houses, shutters, doors and alleys. You sometimes feel like you have been transported back to...

👍👍 A historical place without any action. Nice.

👍👍 As always, you feel refreshed after a walk in this natural landscape! Here you can still unwind!

👍👍 Unfortunately, only a remnant of the former Kattenturm (cat tower) can be found. Between 1265 and the first years of the 15th century, the family of the Lords of Luttelnau is recorded in the written sources. The knights of the followers of the abbots of Werden and the monastery bailiffs, the counts...