Places worth the detour in Essen
86 places worth going out of your way for lie within 20 km of Essen, Germany, across 7 kinds of detour; castles, monuments & landmarks are the largest group (33). Best known: Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex. 82 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
The 60 best known, ranked 86
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them. The other 26 are on the map and on the Germany pages.
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1.Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex
Ruins & the uncanny · 19th century · Notable
Large former industrial site in the city of Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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3.Golden Madonna of Essen
Built landmarks · 10th century · Notable
Sculpture of the Virgin Mary and the infant Jesus in Essen Cathedral, Germany
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6.Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord
Parks & cemeteries · 20th century · Hidden gem
Park in Duisburg, Germany
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12.Duisburg Zoo
Fun & leisure · 20th century · Hidden gem
Zoo in Duisburg, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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13.Church of Our Saviour
Ruins & the uncanny · 14th century · Hidden gem
Church in Duisburg, Germany
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18.Grillo-Theater
Museums & culture · Hidden gem
Theatre in Essen, Germany, used by the municipal drama company
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19.Musiktheater im Revier
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Opera house in Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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25.Brücke der Solidarität
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Bridge across the Rhine in Duisburg, Germany
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27.ZOOM Erlebniswelt
Fun & leisure · 20th century · Hidden gem
Zoological garden in Gelsenkirchen, in Germany
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33.Tetrahedron in Bottrop
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Sculpture and observation tower in Bottrop
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34.Duisburg-Hochfeld Railway Bridge
Built landmarks · 19th century · Hidden gem
Railway bridge in Germany
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43.Bismarck Tower (Mülheim an der Ruhr)
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
Observation tower in Mühlheim an der Ruhr
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47.Blankenstein Castle
Built landmarks · 13th century · Hidden gem
Castle ruin in Hattingen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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54.Stratmanns Theater Europahaus
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Theatre in Essen, Germany, former town hall
