Museum Folkwang

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Al:

I have dedicated myself to hard work all my life - a fervent advocate of "hot iron". That leaves little room for the finer things in life or even idleness. My grandchildren will hopefully do things differently one day and devote themselves to art and culture. That would be a great legacy!

The "Steel Time Travelers" Luise & Alfred: Museum Folkwang


Visitor information

Address:
Museumsplatz 1
45128 Essen
Phone: 0201/8845000
info@museum-folkwang.essen.de
www.museum-folkwang.de

Opening hours:
Tue/Mi/Sat/Sun/Holiday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Thu/Fri: 10 a.m. - 8.p.m.

Baldeneysee




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For hikers, cyclists, swimmers and yachtsmen, Lake Baldeney is pure recreation. Few know that it was man-made along with other Ruhr reservoirs to improve the water quality. For the Ruhr, which rises in the Sauerland region and is the Ruhr District's most important source of water, literally turnes into a cesspool in the early 20th century due to industrial and residential wastewater …

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Werden Olt Town with Basilika St. Ludgerus




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So from here the abbots of Werden ruled the valley of the Ruhr and other lands - also "your" Bredeney, Alfred! Important rulers, these Benedictine monks. Their monastery still dominates the little town. By the way: The heirs of the castle lords of Altena in my homeland also had a say here! Look at the mighty basilica! The monastery is now a prison - unbelievable! And I wouldn't be surprised if there was even dancing or music here soon!

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Museum Folkwang




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I have dedicated myself to hard work all my life - a fervent advocate of "hot iron". That leaves little room for the finer things in life or even idleness. My grandchildren will hopefully do things differently one day and devote themselves to art and culture. That would be a great legacy!

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