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Situated in the heart of continental Western Europe, NRW has always been the crossroad of economic and cultural relations between many different peoples. Great historical events have shaped the state and many monuments are preserving the memory of them. The probably most known landmark in NRW is the Cologne Cathedral that reflected the strength of the archbishops of Cologne, one of the most powerful men in medieval times.
The spires can be climbed to a height of 160 meters above the ground where the view onto the city is excellent. A less religious sight, but also very famous one, can be found near the city of Detmold, in the Lippe region: the Hermann Monument that commemorates the victory of Germanic tribes against Roman legions in the year 9 AD. The statue symbolizes German(ic) home rule and has a height of 53,46 meters. Back to the western end of the state, in Aachen, the cathedral of Aachen hosts the burial site of Charlemagne and has been the church of coronation for more than thirty German kings.
The city claims a rich architectural heritage from its Roman past to the present day. Not far from Aachen and Cologne lies Bonn, the former capital of West Germany and hometown of Konrad Adenauer and Ludwig van Beethoven whose places of birth can be visited. The birth place of Germany’s economic power can be visited in the National Mining Museum in Bochum and another important location nearby is the Villa Hügel. The Krupp family made their manor to one of the most prestigious and splendid residences in Germany. The Villa Hügel has now been transformed into an impressive museum. Apart from these outstanding sights, many castles, cathedrals and smaller monuments can be found between the left banks of the Rhine and the eastern borders of the Teuteburg Forest. One needs some time to create one´s own picture of NRW. It’s a culturally rich and diverse state with much to discover.
Nordrhein-Westfalen Tourismus e.V.
Worringer Straße 22
50668 Köln
Phone: 0221 179 450
Link: Nordrhein-Westfalen Tourismus...
