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Grubenpferd-Denkmal
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Grubenpferd-Denkmal

A tribute to mining horses in the Ruhr area

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The Grubenpferd-Denkmal in Bochum commemorates the essential role of pit horses in the Ruhr area's mining history. Erected in 1982 by artist Hans Rothweiler, this sculpture stands as a symbol of the region's industrial heritage.

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Founded
1982

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