UNESCO World Heritage
Sites in North-Rhine Westphalia:
(United Nations
Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization)
1) Castles of Augustusburg and Falkenlust:
The castles of Augustusburg and
Falkenlust were designated as a World Heritage Site in 1984. In 1725 Clemens Augustus (Archbishop –
Elector of Cologne) began working on what is now Augustusburg Castle. The Augustusburg Castle and The Falkenlust Castle
are connected by a road running through the park. Both of these sights are open
for public viewing.
Source: http://www.nrw-tourism.com/1/culture/world-heritage/artikel/castles-of-augustusburg-and-falkenlust/,
September 7, 2014
2) Corvey Castle:
Corvey
Castle was designated as a World Heritage Site in 2014. It is said to be: “A
One of a Kind Structure.” Corvey is one of only almost completely intact
structures remaining from the Carolingian Period. Traveling Kings and Emperors
stayed here on their way through. Corvey was extremely important is terms of church
history. Also, August Heinrich Hoffmann von Fallersleben, the writer of the
German National Anthem worked in the library here.
Source: http://www.nrw-tourism.com/1/culture/world-heritage/artikel/corvey-a-one-of-a-kind-structure/
, September 7, 2014
3) Aachen Cathedral:
Aachen Cathedral was
designated as a World Heritage Site in 1978. This was the first German monument
to be named a UNSECO World Heritage Site. Aachen Cathedral is one of the best
preserved monuments from the Carolingian Period. Emperor Charlemagne built it
in the 8th century and it was the center point of the European
Empire. Charlemagne died in 814, and he was buried in the Cathedral, his shrine
can still be viewed today.
Source: http://www.nrw-tourism.com/1/culture/world-heritage/artikel/aachen-cathedral-in-the-footsteps-of-charlemagne/
, September 7, 2014
4) Cologne Cathedral:
Cologne
Cathedral was designated a World Heritage Site in 1996. It is said to be: “An Emblem
to the Region.” The foundation for this Cathedral were first laid in 1248, this
is the Middle Ages. The Cathedral did suffer some damage in the world wars.
However, several important pieces were saved.
Almost 6 million people visit each year, it is the most popular tourist
destination in all of Germany.
September 7, 2014
5) Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex:
Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex was designated as a World
Heritage Site in 2001. Between 1947 and 1986 Zollverein was the largest and
most modern coal mine in the world. The plant was laid out according to the
principle of symmetry and geometry. Zollverein has become a prime site for the art, culture and creative
sectors, attracting more than two million visitors a year.
Source: http://www.nrw-tourism.com/1/culture/world-heritage/artikel/zollverein-coal-mine-industrial-complex-world-heritage-in-the-ruhr-region/
, September 7, 2014
Important Industries
in North-Rhine Westphalia:
·
Automotive: Every year about 800,000 passenger
cars and commercial vehicles are produced here.
·
Biotechnology: First place in Europe in terms of
biotech patent applications.
·
Chemicals: NRW is Germany’s most important
location for chemicals. Distinguished by its first class research.
·
Energy: The state between Rhine and Ruhr
supplies 30% of Germany’s electricity.
·
Environmental Technology: Sales are about 60 billion euros, the
most successful federal sector in the state.
·
Food: More than 850,000 people in over 113,000
businesses work in NRW along the food value chain.
·
Health Care: The
healthcare industry has the largest sector in all of NRW.
·
Informational and Communication
Technologies: (ICT) is unfolding its innovative strength in major
areas of application.
·
New Materials: NRW is a
region with wide-ranging materials expertise.
·
Logistics: One of the
central transportation hubs in Europe.
·
Mechanical Engineering: The core area
of economy is NRW and the biggest industrial employer.
·
Media: The state has developed into a
leading media and creative location.
·
Microsystems Technology: 28% of all
German actors are found in NRW.
·
Nanotechnology: NRW also occupies a top position in
nanotechnology throughout Germany and Europe.
·
Plastics: The plastics industry is the carrier
and driver of innovations in the fields of materials, production processes and
products for practically all areas of life in NRW.
Famous Germans from North-Rhine
Westphalia:
·
Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven
·
Poet: Heinrich Heine
·
Industrialist: Alfred Krupp
·
Social Scientist & Political
Theorist: Friedrich
Engels
·
Physicist: Wilhelm Röntgen
·
Chancellor: Konrad Adenauer
·
Chancellor: Gerhard Schröeder
·
F1 Driver: Michael Schumacher
·
Model: Claudia Schiffer
·
Model & Actress: Heidi Klum
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