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Ackerbürgerhäuser (Half-Timbered Houses)
MichaelFalk1969 Says: Only a few half-timbered houses are left in Recklinghausen, most were destroyed in the war or replaced by modern architecture in the 50`s. A good example are the "Ackerbürgerhäuser" (peasant´s homes) near Steinstrasse.
MichaelFalk1969 Says: The Old Town Hall is not so old indeed (built 1908), but it surely looks older as it was built in a pseudo-renaissance style which looks quite attractive.
MichaelFalk1969 Says: A few (reconstructed?) patrician houses are to be seen, as well as a huge department store building from the early 1930`s built in the Bauhaus style.
MichaelFalk1969 Says: A few of the older houses in the inner city, mainly those built around 1900, have beautiful art-deco/art-noveau-ornaments. Especially beautiful is the building of the perfume shop "Pieper" near the market square, and some houses near the church of St. Paul.
MichaelFalk1969 Says: In front of the "Ruhrfestspielhaus" theatre, a sculpture by Henry Moore.
MichaelFalk1969 Says: A museum on the history of the region. "Vest" ist the medieval term for the area of Recklinghausen, its suburbs and the surrounding area, "Greater Recklinghausen", if you like. The most important influence on Recklinghausen history certainly is the mining heritage (though...
MichaelFalk1969 Says: A small Recklinghausen art museum with mainly modern art.
Westfälische Volkssternwarte (Observatory)
MichaelFalk1969 Says: Recklinghausen has an observatory with a regular schedule of interesting shows on planets, the stars, and space. The star systems are displayed on the cupola of the building, while you sit and watch amazed and listen to the presentation.
MichaelFalk1969 Says: This pharmacy is one of the few restored historic buildings in Recklinghausen.
MichaelFalk1969 Says: The oldest church in Recklinghausen, built in the romanic style.
MichaelFalk1969 Says: The Lohtor cemetary is a historic park and burial ground with graves dating back to the 19th century. The entrance is decorated with a crucifixion scene and a warrior monument dedicated to the soldiers fallen in the World Wars.
MichaelFalk1969 Says: This building - not unlike the Old Town Hall - looks older than it actually is, built around 1900 in a pseudo-renaissance style.
BOENTE: D ONT MISS THE FRESH MADE BEER
RitchiS1 Says: NICE ATMOSPHERE IF YOU WANT TO EAT AT 12.00 h , IN THE EVENING AT THE WEEKEND IT S ALSO KNOWN AS THE MEETING AND PARTY POINT IN RECKLINGHAUSEN THAT HAS BEEN MY FAVORITE DISH !!Boente´s Bierkutschersteak:Schweinerückensteak mit Schinken und Tomaten belegt, mit Käse...
Ben & Jerry's Scoopshop - the...
Bagillbaer Says: Ben & Jerry's Scoopshop - the first ever in Germany!Like I said, this is the first time ever Ben & Jerry's ice cream is available in Germany (and about time too!), the shop is very small and they don't sell pints, only dishes. And the price is quite stunning... but it's Ben...
This picture (again part of...
Bagillbaer Says: This picture (again part of the graffiti of Paul Sörter) shows the Ruhrpott's industrial background that is now lying on its deathbed - coal mining and steel manufacturing. I guess it did *somehow* influence our culture, only I'm not sure how. Definitely not 'good' _or_...
Zoological Garden Recklinghausen
MichaelFalk1969 Says: In my childhood, this zoo had exotic animals like apes, zebras and antelopes. Now, it is sadly neglected, and what is left are mainly pet zoo animals and small birds.P.S. The last news I heard from this zoo was that some game keepers organized a spontaneous barbecue with...
MichaelFalk1969 Says: This newly built observatory in a converted former coal mining area between Recklinghausen and Herten can be recognized from afar due to the the giant steel constructions symbolizing the meridian and the equator line. It was labeled the new "Stonenhenge", and several...
MichaelFalk1969 Says: The ZOOM zoological garden ist just 15-20 minutes from Recklinghausen by car, in the city of Gelsenkirchen. The city itself is absolutely not worth seeing - yet the zoo has been modernized and has some quite spectacular theme-oriented enclosures. The rebuilding of the zoo...
MichaelFalk1969 Says: The Westruper Heide is a beautiful heather area near the town of Haltern, and very popular for hiking. Once an army training ground, it has now been converted to nature. You can find it if you drive from Recklinghausen to Haltern (Halterner Strasse) and take the exit to...
MichaelFalk1969 Says: The soccer club Schalke 04 in the city of Gelsenkirchen has one of the most modern soccer stadiums in Europe. Even if you are no supporter, it might be worthwhile to watch a game just to take in the athmosphere. The games are usually on saturdays, starting 3:30 p.m. Just 15...
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At the "Lohtor" square, you find an interesting red-brick sculpture of the renowned danish artist Peer Kirkeby. In my opinion, it resembles a triumphal arch.
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To be honest: My hometown Recklinghausen - an industrial city in the middle of the Ruhr area - is no major tourist destination and will probably never become one. Even though: Recklinghausen has some...
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This picture's part of a graffiti on a wall in Recklinghausen - it was done by Paul Sörter, and I don't claim the fame ;o). Apart from that I'd like to say that while I don't have much on this page......
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THE CITY WITH A NICE PEDASTRIAN ZONE . THATS THE REASON WHY A LOT OF PEOPLES LOVE IT.
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