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Zeche Zollverein (Schacht 4/5/11)
Industrial heritage meets architectural brilliance
Counts toward these achievements:
Essen: First Steps10 pts
Essen: Explorer25 pts
Essen: Insider50 pts
At Zollverein Coal Mine, you step into a world where industrial heritage reveals its grand narrative. The monumental structures, recognized as a World Heritage Site, stand testament to a bygone era, letting you experience the impressive architecture firsthand. It's a journey to the past that beautifully showcases its transformation into a modern hub for art and culture.
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Did you know?
Despite being founded in 1847 and operating for over a century, the Zollverein Coal Mine was only recognized as a World Heritage Site in 2001.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1847
- Heritage Status
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Wheelchair Access
- Partially accessible
- Website
- zollverein.de
- Phone
- +49 201 246810
Audio Guide
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Location
Nearby
Kolonie Hegemannshof
456 m away
Fatih Moschee
266 m away
Evangelische Kirche Katernberg
715 m away
St. Joseph (Katernberg)
553 m away
Heilig Geist - Kunstraum
1.2 km away
Dortmannhof
1.5 km away
Kinder- und Familienzentrum BLAUER ELEFANT Zollverein
801 m away
SANAA-Gebäude
1.7 km away