Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #5 in Essen, Germany
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2.5 km
56 m
Experience Essen in Germany in a whole new way with our free 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 EssenSight 1: Haus der Technik
The Haus der Technik, or HDT for short, is Germany's oldest independent technical training institute based in Essen with branches in Berlin and Munich.
Sight 2: Hauptpost Essen
The listed building of the main post office Essen is located in the centre of Essen on Hachestraße, on the corner of Willy-Brandt-Platz opposite the Hotel Handelshof and the main train station.
Sight 3: Aalto-Theater
The Aalto Theatre is a performing arts venue in Essen, Germany, and is home to the city's opera company Aalto-Musiktheater and the ballet company Aalto Ballett. The Essener Philharmoniker serve as the venue's orchestra. The theatre opened on 25 September 1988 with Richard Wagner's opera Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg and is mainly used for opera and ballet, but also for concerts and galas.
Sight 4: Philharmonie/ Saalbau
Saalbau Essen is a concert venue in Essen, Germany, the home of the Essen Philharmonic. The original building was completed in 1902, and destroyed during World War II on 26 July 1943. It was rebuilt between 1949 and 1954 and completely renovated in 2003 and 2004. The Saalbau Essen is located a little bit south of the city center close to the Aalto Theatre. Since the 2013/2014 season Tomáš Netopil has been the music director of Essener Philharmonic. Also since 2013/2014 Hein Mulders has been the intendant of the Saalbau Essen.
Sight 5: Stadtgarten Essen
The Stadtgarten Essen is Essen's oldest publicly accessible green space. It is located south of Essen's main train station in the Südviertel district, between the Aalto Theatre, the Philharmonic Hall and the adjacent Rüttenscheid district.
Sight 6: Trip Inn
The Osram House is a commercial building built in 1928/1929 in Essen's southern quarter, which has been a listed building since 1987. It was built according to plans by the Essen architect Ernst Knoblauch. After renovation, the house has been a hotel since July 2020.
Wikipedia: Osram-Haus (Essen) (DE), Website, Heritage Website
Sight 7: St. Ignatius
The Church of St. Ignatius is a Roman Catholic church building in the Südviertel district of Essen, Germany.
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