Dortmund, located in the Ruhr area of
Germany, is sometimes known as the "green metropolis" as close to half of the territory consists of
waterways, woodland, agriculture and green spaces. Two of the impressive and spacious parks
worth visiting are the Westfalenpark and the Rombergpark. Other green
highlights in this city of contrasts include the Dortmund Zoo and Romberg Park
Botanical Gardens which houses a unique collection of foreign trees and shrubs.
For those more interested in
historical sights, the Reinoldikirche and the Marienkirhce are gems of
medieval architecture. The Reinoldikirche is an impressive church that
was originally built around 800 AD, but was largely rebuilt after an
earthquake in 1661.
Dortmund is also
a city rich in culture. One of the symbols of new Dortmund is the Philarmonie f r
Westfalen concert house which is known for its excellent quality of acoustics
and architecture. Culture lovers will
also appreciate the Museum am Ostwall for 20th century art as well as an array
of privately and municipally owned art galleries.
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