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Located in the North Rhine-Westphalia region of the country, modern Dortmund is vibrant and cultural, known for its good shopping, beer and football. But there is another, altogether gentler, side to this former industrial powerhouse. Dortmund has great theatres and cultural centres, a range of fascinating museums and, with half the city given over to parks and gardens, enough green areas to sooth the senses.

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Dortmund offers you a wide range of interesting museums, theatres and of course, world-class football. The city has a lively and versatile cultural life, and there are a million ways to spend your time, such as visiting the Museum of Art and Cultural History or going to the widely praised opera. There is also the brewery where you can learn more about the history of industrially brewed beer in Dortmund.

Museum of Art & Cultural History (MKK)

The Museum of Art and Cultural History is a delight for every history, art and design enthusiast. The museum takes you step by step through the centuries and shows paintings, furniture, handcrafts and all sorts of collections from the dawn of time until the 21st century. You can even feel the historical importance of the museum itself when you stroll and gaze in awe with all the artifacts. The museum was formerly a deposit bank, built in 1923.

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Museum Ostwall

Museum Ostwall is a modern and contemporary art museum with a permanent collection boosted by temporary exhibitions. One of the styles of art that the museum focuses on is Fluxus, which is the connection between art and life. You can expect to see works by expressionists Dieter Roth, Martin Kippenberger and Anna and Bernhard Blume. They also showcase an impressive collection of works by the Russian Alexei von Jawlensky.

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Steinwache Memorial & Museum

Steinwache Memorial and Museum is a museum that documents persecution and resistance during the Nazi regime. Established in a former police station that, under the Gestapo, was known as "West Germany’s Hell" because of the torturing of the opponents of the Nazi regime. The museum exhibits documents, photographs and even the interior of the prison cells to give an impression to its visitors.

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Zollern Colliery

The Zollen Collierly is a fascinating insight into coal mining and the lives of Dortmund’s colliers. The collier was the first technical building that was of international importance in Germany. The exhibition will take you in the world of rough working conditions, and teaches you about the stories of the men and women who worked there during the 20th century.

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Brewery Museum

You cannot come to Dortmund without tasting at least a sip of their beer. Prepare to get thirsty by taking a tour that consists of learning about the interesting history of industrially brewed beer in Dortmund, and follow the production of beer itself. You can even see beer caps, old advertisements and the vehicles in which the beer was distributed.

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Church of Saint Reinold

The oldest church in Dortmund, dating from the 13th century, is named in honour of the city’s patron saint, Reinold. Climb more than 200 steps to the bell-tower for fabulous views over the city. Not only is the view spectacular, in the church you can also discover artifacts which have been preserved since the Middle Ages. One of the most famous artifacts is the wooden sculpture of Reinold from the 14th century.

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