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Popular Types of Attractions in Essen
Historical attractions | Cultural institutions | Museums | Themed exhibition halls | Science & technology museums | Nature and wildlife | Natural scenery | Mountain climbing | Beaches and shores | Sightseeing tours | Night view | Boat tour | Sightseeing bus | Exhibitions & events | Performances | Concerts | Exhibitions | Outdoor activities | Cycling | Mountain climbing | Shooting | Leisure activities | Spa/massage | Camping and campsites | Farms and pastures | Parks | Skybound experiences
Popular Attractions in Essen
Sago Hinterhoftheater | St. Johann Baptist | Mustergarten - Das Sonnental für Geniesser | Botanischer Garten Grugapark | Sports and Health Centre North East Bad | Helenen Park | Zeche Carl | Kirchtreppe | Wissenschaftspark Prinz-Friedrich | Grugapark-Therme | St. Lucius | Rare plants market in Grugapark | Halde Schurenbach | St. Bonifatius | Segeroth Park | Stadtteilbibliothek Stadtwald | Johanneskirche - Evangelische Kirchengemeinde Essen-Bergerhausen | Evangelische „Alte Kirche“ | Kunsthaus | Gnadenkirche - Evangelische Kirchengemeinde Dellwig-Frintrop-Gerschede | Alter Werdener Friedhof | Goldenes Croissant | Marktkirche | Kruppsiedlung Margarethenhohe | Ising Park | St. Suitbert | Spillenburger Wehr | Schurenbachhalde - Bramme | Tiergehege Wichteltal | Findito
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Popular Restaurants in Essen
Kava & Meze Restaurant | Mullers auf der Rue | Eleon Meze Bar | Pierburg | Burgfreund | Namaste | die farm | Eat&Smile | Zodiac | Unperfekthaus | Stockmann's Restaurant | Dal Passatore | Cowboystyle | Mintrops Land Hotel Burgaltendorf Restaurant MUMM | Pfefferkorn | BLISS tapas bar | Malakow in der Zeche Carl | Sattgrun | Restaurant Anneliese | Brotbrechen Brunch & Beef | Il Mulino | Casino Zollverein | Road Stop | Sausalitos | Freddy Fresh | Trattoria Truffel da Diego | Amputte | Il Pastaro | Restaurant Medaillon | Dampfe
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Essen, Germany 🏭 itinerary | Red Dot Design Museum – Where Innovation Meets Everyday Beauty | From Coal to Culture | 🎄✨ Essen Weihnachtsmarkt – A Dazzling Festival of Lights and Cultures 🕯️🌍 | 🎄✨ Essen, Germany — Where Christmas Shines Brighter Than Ever 🌟🏙️ | Duisburg Two-Day Tour | A Super Detailed Guide | Zeche Zollverein: Industrial Heritage and Modern Design | Essen, Germany | Sheraton is the best | German Christmas Market | Folkwang Museum Shop | Critical Perspectives on Society and Religion | Van Gogh at the Folkwang Museum | When you encounter new writers' works | High-end Turkish cuisine restaurant | When your shoes break while traveling | A delicious French restaurant | If Korea has tang-hulu, Germany has snacks made with fruits dipped in chocolate syrup. | There is already a Christmas atmosphere in front of Essen Central Station. | Essen Hauptbahnhof Essen Central Station | An art museum where you can feel the beauty of the diversity of art. | In addition to the works of the famous Impressionist painter Renoir | Folkwang Museum where you can also see Mondrian's works | A Must-Visit Museum in Germany | Free to visit Folkwang Museum in Essen, Germany | Famous painting by Gauguin in Tahiti | You can understand the works with an audio guide. | A section where you can learn how to deal with the legacy of colonial history. | If you are interested in art and architecture | Autumn scenery in Essen, Germany | Get off at Essen Central Station
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