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Discover all benefitsEssen offers a wonderful city walk through a city with a rich industrial history that has transformed itself into a green destination. The walk starts at Essen Hauptbahnhof (main station), opposite which stands the stately Hotel Handelshof with its famous neon sign
Historical Sights
Church of St. John the Baptist near Burgplatz
Essen Cathedral
New town hall
Old Synagogue
Urban Character
The city centre is largely car-free, which makes for a relaxing walking environment . Essen is the 9th largest city in Germany and has undergone a remarkable transformation from an industrial city to a green destination
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