Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #10 in Essen, Germany

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Tour Facts

Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 2.9 km
Ascend 52 m
Descend 23 m

Experience Essen in Germany in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Individual Sights in Essen

Sight 1: Germaniastatue

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Germaniastatue

The Germania monument in the Essen district of Borbeck-Mitte stands on the Germaniaplatz named after it.

Wikipedia: Germania-Denkmal (Borbeck) (DE), Heritage Website

236 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 2: St. Dionysius

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St. Dionysius

The Catholic parish church of St. Dionysius is a listed church building in Borbeck, a district of Essen in North Rhine-Westphalia.

Wikipedia: St. Dionysius (Borbeck) (DE), Website

938 meters / 11 minutes

Sight 3: Dubois-Arena

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Dubois-Arena UnbekanntUnknown / CC BY-SA 3.0 de

In the 1950s, the Dubois Arena was a boxing venue in the Borbeck district of Essen. Today it is used for cultural open-air events. The arena bears the name of the founder and first president of the Federation of German Professional Boxers (BDB), Ernst Dubois (1900–1957).

Wikipedia: Dubois-Arena (DE)

313 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 4: Schloss Borbeck

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Borbeck Castle is a baroque moated castle in the Borbeck district of Essen, Germany. Since the 14th century, it has been the preferred residence of the Essen abbesses and received its present external appearance in the 18th century. Since the 1980s, it has been used as a venue for further education and cultural events.

Wikipedia: Schloss Borbeck (DE), Website

1366 meters / 16 minutes

Sight 5: Lutherhaus

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Lutherhaus Nomis_123 / CC BY-SA 3.0

The Luther House in the Bedingrade district of Essen is the central meeting house of the Protestant parish of Essen Bedingrade-Schönebeck.

Wikipedia: Lutherhaus Essen (DE), Website

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