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Where culture and history shape the urban spirit
Dive into Bochum, where contemporary art meets industrial heritage. Start your journey at the German Mining Museum to experience mining history up close. Walk to the Jahrhunderthalle to admire its stunning blend of modern venue and historic backdrop. Be captivated by top-notch performances at the Schauspielhaus Bochum. Discover the vibrant fusion of tradition and innovation — Bochum is ready for you to explore.
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Mining shaped Bochum, which was once home to Europe's largest coal mine, Zeche Hannover.
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Deutsches Bergbau-Museum
Founded in 1930, the German Mining Museum in Bochum is the largest of its kind globally. It also serves as a research institute for mining archaeology and archaeometry and as a documentation center for mining history.
Eisenbahnmuseum Bochum-Dahlhausen
Founded in 1977, the Bochum-Dahlhausen Railway Museum is situated on the historic site of a former railway depot. Spanning 46,000 square meters, it is one of Germany's largest private railway museums. Since 2011, it has been managed by the Bochum Railway Museum Foundation and holds cultural heritage status.
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