Essen Coastal, Historic Buildings + People Pictures

• Germany
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Photography, modern art and German posters are among the themes in this museum, which combines three major collections into one wide-ranging survey.

A city in the heart of the Ruhr region of North Rhine-Westphalia, Essen is one of the largest cities in Germany and the 2010 European Capital of Culture.

Churches, half-timbered buildings and a former monastery that contains a university adorn this tranquil suburb, whose park stretches across the river.

Churches, half-timbered buildings and a former monastery that contains a university adorn this tranquil suburb, whose park stretches across the river.

A city in the heart of the Ruhr region of North Rhine-Westphalia, Essen is one of the largest cities in Germany and the 2010 European Capital of Culture.

Stroll along the river, browse the shops in the vast mall and gaze up at the enormous gas holder that hosts art exhibits.

This Ruhr district city’s many museums and art galleries give visitors an insight into Bochum’s industrial history and artistic culture.