Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #9 in Essen, Germany
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3.4 km
73 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 EssenSight 1: Reh
In the Grugapark of the city of Essen, 44 sculptures and works of art are currently on display in the open area. They range from classical modernism to contemporary art and can be visited on guided tours, among other things. Most of them are mainly permanent loans from private individuals, companies, foundations, museums or artists whose works are presented in the protected area. This makes it the largest sculpture park in the Ruhr area. The Grugapark Collection also includes three works of art that are located outside the park in the Moltkeplatz sculpture ensemble and come from the donation of Roger Schimanski.
Sight 2: Gerhard Meyer-Schwickerath
Gerhard Rudolph Edmund Meyer-Schwickerath was a German ophthalmologist, university lecturer and researcher. He is known as the father of light coagulation which was the predecessor to many eye surgeries.
Sight 3: Margarethenhöhe
The Margarethenhöhe is a southern district of the city of Essen. Its core is the Margarethenhöhe settlement, which is considered the first German garden city.
Sight 4: Siedlung Margarethenhöhe
The Margarethenhöhe is a southern district of the city of Essen. Its core is the Margarethenhöhe settlement, which is considered the first German garden city.
Sight 5: Halbachhammer
The Halbachhammer in the Essen district of Fulerum is the remnant of the medieval Fickynhütte from Weidenau an der Sieg. Gustav Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach had it transferred to the Nachtigallental within sight of the Margarethenhöhe and donated it to the city. Today, the Halbachhammer is a technical and economic historical monument, a branch of the Ruhr Museum and part of the Route of Industrial Culture.
Sight 6: Südwestfriedhof
The municipal Essen Southwest Cemetery is located in the west of the city of Essen in the district of Fulerum. It is the second largest burial site in the city in terms of area after the park cemetery. 2878 victims of both world wars are also buried here.
Wikipedia: Südwestfriedhof Essen (DE), Website, Heritage Website
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