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Overview:
Essen,
Germany, is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
Located on the Ruhr river, it ranks as the second largest city
of the Ruhr area and as the 8th largest city in Germany.
Population: 586,205.
Despite its size, Essen has less prominence than other cities
of comparable size. Essen remained an insignificant agricultural
town until the 19th century, although founded as early as about
845. The mining of coal and ore led to the growth of the city
and of the entire Ruhr area. The Krupp family comes from Essen;
their works established steel production in Essen in 1811. After
having undergone major economic changes after World War II,
Essen now hosts a high-class college of art, many industrial
sights (Zeche Zollverein) and a major collection of art (Folkwang
Museum).
With regards to regional rail transport, the following trains
pass through Essen, in general every hour:
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