Perched at the Ruhr's eastern extremity, DORTMUND is a former free imperial city and Hanseatic League member that grew rich in the Middle Ages from its position on the Hellweg, a major trading route, before falling into decline after the Thirty Years' War. Its later development was similar to that of its sisters, as provincial obscurity was transformed by coal, steel and beer: at one point only Milwaukee brewed more. All three industries declined in the late twentieth century and there's now just one brewer, the Dortmunder Actien-Brauerei. Information and biotechnology are the economic motors of the ... More
Overview of Dortmund, Germany
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Perched at the Ruhr's eastern extremity, DORTMUND is a former free imperial city and Hanseatic League member that grew rich in the Middle Ages from its position on the Hellweg, a major trading route, before falling into decline after the Thirty Years' War. Its later development was similar to that of its sisters, as provincial obscurity was transformed by coal, steel and beer: at one point only Milwaukee brewed more. All three industries declined in the late twentieth century and there's now just one brewer, the Dortmunder Actien-Brauerei. Information and biotechnology are the economic motors of the "new" Dortmund, which seems to have mastered the transition from heavy industry rather well. Though the old Union brewery with its giant illuminated "U" still looms on the skyline, it's overshadowed by the city's funky new skyscrapers and there are plans to convert it into a centre for creative industries. The surviving medieval street pattern and a scattering of worthwhile sights ensure that Dortmund preserves a sense of its history – not just for the distant Hansa days, but also of the sleepy market town of later centuries and the industrial behemoth it subsequently became.
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Located on the outskirts of Bergisches Land, this city is the twelfth largest city in Germany. With the con flux
of two major rivers of Germany, Rhine and Ruhr here, this place boasts the world's biggest inland harbor. This ...
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The air conditioned Mercure Hotel Dortmund City is conveniently located in the city center. The 82 rooms have a modern
design and are equipped with Internet access, as are the public areas. Free surfing is available in the web ...
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The Ibis Dortmund City hotel is located close to the B1 motorway. The hotel is just 1 km from the
Westfallenhallen district with its theatres, convention centre and business centre. 15 km from the airport, the hotel has 97 ...
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