NRW loses iconic photo motif: Monument in Essen is demolished!

NRW loses iconic photo motif: Monument in Essen is demolished!

Essen-Horst, Deutschland - North Rhine-Westphalia loses another landmark with the removal of an important monument on the Ruhr. According to Ruhr24 Essen-Horst demolished because its stability is no longer guaranteed. The chimney was not only part of the historical factory, which was operated from 1910 to 1971, but also a popular photo motif for tourists. With the dismantling of the landmark, a historic part of the Ruhr area will disappear. The demolition has already started and the chimney is deleted from the list of monuments.

The steelworks in Duisburg-Meiderich is also an important relic of industrial history that has been closed since 1985. In this huge landscape park, known as the Duisburg-Nord landscape park, visitors can explore the ruins of the former Thyssen high furnaces and guest tanks. This impressive complex not only offers an insight into the steel production of the region, but also numerous leisure activities such as hiking and cycling. According to Lost Place Map , the park is a fascinating goal that combines the historical industrial architecture with nature and offers ideal opportunities for photography.

changes in the Ruhr area

The simultaneous declines of urban landmarks in Essen and Duisburg illustrate the transformation that goes through the region. Authentic industrial monuments disappear, while new leisure goals arise that preserve the industrial heritage and make it accessible to the public. While the old factory counts its last hours, the story lives on in the tours of the Duisburg-Nord landscape park. In this way, the region remains an exciting goal for explorers and those interested in history.