Recklinghausen

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Recklinghausen has a lot to offer in terms of history and culture. It is also a modern shopping city that inspires shopping fans. In addition to the shopping opportunities, the city center invites you to stroll and discover. There are various historical buildings to visit, such as parts of the city wall, which was built in the 14th century, the Engelsburg and the city hall. Culturally, the Ruhr Festival, for which Recklinghausen is famous, is one of the highlights in the city's calendar of events. Another highlight is the Old Town Festival, which takes place annually in September. The zoo with its petting zoo is an attraction for families with children, as is the observatory with its planetarium in the northwest of the city.

Where is Recklinghausen?

Recklinghausen is a German city in the northwest of the federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia, around 52 km northeast of the state capital Düsseldorf. There are about 111.000 inhabitants living in Recklinghausen.

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