Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #8 in Essen, Germany

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Tour Facts

Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 2.5 km
Ascend 49 m
Descend 69 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: Gruft Vietinghoff-Schell

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Gruft Vietinghoff-Schell unbekannt / Bild-PD-alt

Vietinghoff is the name of a Westphalian noble family of the County of Mark with the former ancestral house of Vittinghoff Castle near Essen-Rellinghausen, which also branched out into the Baltic States in the Middle Ages.

Wikipedia: Vietinghoff (Adelsgeschlecht) (DE)

253 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 2: St. Lambertus

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St. Lambertus

The Catholic parish church of St. Lambertus is a listed church building in Rellinghausen, a district of Essen.

Wikipedia: St. Lambertus (Rellinghausen) (DE), Website, Heritage Website

244 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 3: Blücherturm

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Blücherturm

The Rellinghausen Court Tower, popularly known as the Blücher Tower, is located in today's Essen district of Rellinghausen and has been a listed building since 1985.

Wikipedia: Blücherturm (DE), Heritage Website

975 meters / 12 minutes

Sight 4: St. Annen Kapelle

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St. Annen Kapelle

The Catholic St. Anna Chapel is a listed church building in Essen-Rellinghausen. Its history dates back to the beginning of the 16th century.

Wikipedia: St.-Anna-Kapelle (Rellinghausen) (DE)

1071 meters / 13 minutes

Sight 5: Kunsthaus Essen

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Kunsthaus Essen

The Kunsthaus Essen in the Rellinghausen district of Essen is an exhibition and event centre for artists in Essen.

Wikipedia: Kunsthaus Essen (DE), Website

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