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Dortmund - Exciting City |
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Dortmund is one of the best examples of how to overcome successfully the
economic and structural changes taking place in the Ruhr District. Not long
ago our city was considered a centre for heavy industries, now when you
come to Dortmund you will look in vain for a working blast furnace or coal
mine. Not only the very modern infrastructure but also innovative technologies
and futureoriented services as well as a booming commercial sector and
numerous insurance companies indicate the changes that have taken place
in Dortmund.
Today the city is a top location in North-Rhine Westphalia for
information technology, micro systems technology and logistics. There is research
and teaching instead of steel production, processing and trade instead
of coking plants and where winding towers used to operate you can find
nowadays culinary delights and high-class service. Only football still rules absolute
in Dortmund, but today it is also quite normal to play golf or roulette. |
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Traditional Cultural Diversity
At the time of industrialisation it was mainly people of Polish origin that came
to work and live in Dortmund. Today people from all European countries as
well as from Africa, Asia and the Middle East live peacefully side by side with
the local Dortmund people. This mingling of different cultures can be seen
and experienced in everyday life, it has also enriched the quality of life in the
modern and cosmopolitan city of Dortmund. The nearly 600,000 people
living here are known far and wide for their friendly and open attitude. This
was an attribute given to the people of Dortmund back in the days of the
Hanseatic League when Dortmund was a Free and Imperial Town. And to
this day visitors to Dortmund are always made welcome. |
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International Cuisine
But Dortmund is not only friendly and open to visitors, it also likes to look
after them well. The wide variety of international cuisine is a perfect mixture.
The culinary choice is sheer endless, be it Döner Shop, Sushi Bar or highclass
restaurant. But you can still find good traditional Westphalian fare. And it
is truly amazing how some chefs re-create the traditional dishes of this region
in a completely different and thoroughly modern way. The relaxed atmosphere
of comfortable cafés and elegant |
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| lounges is the perfect backdrop for a chat with friends. But should you want to celebrate in a big way, just dive into the night life of the largest city in the Ruhr District. |
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Shopping Paradise
But before you paint the town red, you should discover Dortmund as a
shopping paradise. Large department stores, exquisite boutiques and fashionable
speciality shops leave nothing to be desired. And if you want to get
away from it all, the numerous parks, forests and green surroundings are
easily reached and offer peace and quiet. And you will be forgiven for thinking
yourself in the countryside when all you have done is travel within the city
boundaries. |
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Non-Stop Culture
The cultural variety in Dortmund has been recognized throughout Germany.
Entertainment is guaranteed, whether in the new Concert Hall, the theatres,
Opera House, Casino or countless variety theatres. A dozen or so museums
with their collections, special exhibitions and preserved industrial heritage
invite you to take part in fascinating and entertaining journeys into the past. In
2010 Dortmund will be part of Ruhr. 2010 – European Capital of culture. The ‘Dortmunder U’, a former brewery and from then on the centre for art and
creativity, will then be the main attraction. |
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The Westfalen Halls – World Famous
As a meeting point and communication platform, the Westfalen Halls Exhibition
and Trade Fair Centre attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors every
year. The main hall with its domed roof is a protected building and is - together
with the "Florian" TV-tower - one of the landmarks of our city. Sports
highlights like the traditional Six Day Cycle Race, unforgettable concerts with
international stars as well as important congresses and political rallies have
been taking place here for years. |
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