Picturesque and cozy Dortmund is the birthplace of the legendary football club Borussia and the old traditions of brewing. In addition to these well-known facts, the city boasts a considerable number of historical sights: castles, cathedrals, unusual museums. Half of Dortmund's territory is occupied by parks and landscaped gardens, which makes the city one of the greenest in all of Germany.
Dortmund experienced two flourishes - in the 14th and 19th centuries. In the Middle Ages, neighboring princes often envied the wealth and fame of local rulers, so the city was often the target of military raids and strife. Despite the fact that Dortmund is one of the centers of German industry, there is enough clean air and an excellent state of the environment.
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Old town hall
The city hall of Dortmund was built relatively recently by historical standards - at the end of the 19th century. This is a picturesque neo-Renaissance building with five floors. The very first town hall appeared in the city six centuries ago, but it has not survived to this day. When decorating the Old Town Hall, architectural elements of a historic building were used. After World War II, the town hall was rebuilt after severe damage.
Eagle tower
One of the towers of the city wall of Dortmund, restored in 1992 to its historical appearance. The new building was erected on the foundations of the XIII-XIV centuries. To avoid destruction, the base of the tower was reinforced with piles. Inside the Eagle Tower there is a city museum, where you can look at the collection of medieval armor and weapons, interesting archaeological finds and a model of the old city.
Church of St. Rinald
Temple dedicated to St. Rinald, the patron saint of Dortmund. The church is an urban symbol and is often featured on souvenirs. At the top of the 104-meter bell tower is an eagle-shaped weather vane (this bird is considered the symbol of Dortmund). The history of the Church of St. Rinald began in the 9th century, since then the building has experienced several destruction and fires. The construction of the end of the XIII century has survived to this day.
St. Peter's Church
Medieval temple, founded at the beginning of the XIV century. The location was chosen on the Hellweg road, the main route of the entire region. As it often happened in those days, the construction was delayed for several centuries. The church spire was installed only in the middle of the 18th century. The main property of the church is the unique altar known as the "golden wonder of Westphalia". It depicts religious scenes from the Gospel.
Museum Mine "Zollern Workshop"
An industrial monument of the early 20th century. Until 1960, the building served as the administrative office of the coal mine. The structure resembles a picturesque Gothic red brick castle; inside there is an impressive Machine Room, where mining equipment from the late 19th - early 20th centuries is exhibited. The mine building, together with the Colonia Landwehr settlement, is part of the Industrial Heritage Tourist Route.
Brewery Museum "Brauerei-Museum Dortmund"
Dortmund is famous throughout Germany as the city where the most beer is produced. There is even a beer museum here. It is located in the hall of one of the city's breweries. In the museum you can learn the fascinating history of brewing on the territory of Dortumnd and look at rare equipment: machines, steam apparatus, containers. It will also be interesting for visitors to get acquainted with the collection of old clay mugs and beer bottles.
Hansa coke plant
An industrial landmark, a legacy of the industrial heyday of Dortmund in the first half of the 20th century. Now the plant is a historical monument and is included in a popular tourist route. On the territory of the former production site, visitors will see equipment for the extraction and processing of coal, and will also be able to observe the process of coking this mineral.
German Football Museum
For the design of the museum building, a competition was held among the best architects in Europe. As a result, the design studio "HPP Architects" won. The Football Museum is a modern interactive exhibition that conveys the lively emotions of fans and players inside a football match. Each visitor will be able to feel like a participant in the game and experience the whole range of sensations thanks to modern technologies.
Dortmund U-Tower Cultural Center
Art space and cultural center located in a former brewery building. The factory tower was built in 1926 and at that time it was the tallest building in Dortmund. After the closure of production in 1994, all industrial buildings were demolished, and the tower was turned into a cultural center. It exhibits works of contemporary art of the XX-XXI centuries and develops innovative educational programs.
Delvig's house
Castle of the XIII century, the former possession of the noble knight Hermann von Delwig and his descendants. Due to numerous reconstructions and reconstructions over several centuries, a mixture of architectural styles is observed in the appearance of the building. After the von Delwig family was interrupted, the castle passed into municipal ownership. The city authorities rent it out, so it is impossible to enter the territory with a guided tour.
Florianturm
City radio and television tower, reaching a height of 211.4 meters. Inside there is an observation deck for tourists and a restaurant. The tower was erected in the middle of the 20th century and at that time it was the tallest in all of Germany. In the early 2000s. the tower housed the infrastructure for bungee jumping, but after the cable was cut and a person died, jumping was prohibited. Floriantum is owned by a German telecommunications company.
Iduna Park signal
The largest stadium in Germany, according to the FIFA classification, recognized as one of the best football fields in the world. Signal Iduna Park is the home arena for the team of the famous football club Borussia. The south stand of the stadium with standing seats can accommodate up to 25 thousand people. During matches, it is filled to overflowing with fans. The total capacity of the stadium is over 80 thousand people.
Dortmund Zoo
The city zoo is a popular place for family leisure activities. On weekends, it is always crowded and fun, as the locals love to bring their children here. The zoo is home to 230 species of animals (1500 individuals). A bird park is allocated in a separate zone, where parrots, peacocks, pheasants, and owls live. Some of the zoo's inhabitants can be fed under the supervision of the staff.
Romberg Park
Dortmund Botanical Garden, covering 65 hectares (one of the largest in the world). The garden appeared in the city at the beginning of the 19th century thanks to the efforts of the musician Romenberg's family. The greenhouses are home to cacti, palms, ferns, medicinal and exotic shrubs. In total, about 4.5 thousand representatives of the flora grow in the Dortmund Botanical Garden.
Westfalenpark
A park on the territory of which there is a large rose garden. More than 3 thousand species of roses grow in it. Here are collected samples of this beautiful flower from all over the world - exotic, ancient and recently bred varieties. The territory of Westfalenpark is divided into zones: medieval rose garden, art nouveau garden, antique garden, city rose garden, German roses and so on.Park staff are conducting scientific research to identify unknown species of roses.
