Kulturkenner

Kulturkenner pattern

Kulturkenner pattern

Konzert in der Christuskirche Bochum – Kirche der Kulturen | Foto: Adam Zegarmistrz Glagla

One can hardly find so many testimonies of industrial culture in such a dense space as in the Ruhr area. At the same time, the region is an inexhaustible territory for anyone looking for cultural places with a certain something. We have put together six tips for you.

Celebrate the light – in the Christ Church Bochum

A municipality does not have it – it is still a visitor magnet. We are talking about the Christ Church in Bochum, which is a listed building, a place of art, and a concert venue. However, its bells only ring once a year.

In Flames bei einem Konzert in der Bochumer Christuskirche. | Foto: Sabine Hahnefeld

"Tiger & Turtle: Magic Mountain" in Duisburg

"Seemingly fast," one could refer to "Tiger & Turtle" in Duisburg's Angerpark in analogy to Michael Ende's "Scheinriesen" in Jim Knopf: From a distance, the sculpture appears like a thrilling roller coaster.

„Tiger & Turtle: Magic Mountain“, Skulptur von Heike Mutter und Ulrich Genth im Duisburger Angerpark | Foto: Lothar Hakelberg

FilmCinemas in NRWvenue

In the Portrait: Lichtburg Filmpalast

No question: The Essen Lichtburg was and is one of the most beautiful film palaces and has the largest cinema hall in Germany with 1,250 seats.

Lichtburg, Essen

In the portrait: Rottstr5Theater

At the beginning of the 2010s, the Rottstr5Theater in Bochum established itself at an unprecedented speed as one of the most noticed independent theaters in NRW.

Eingang des Rottstr5Theaters | Foto: Honke Rambow

In the portrait: Lüntec Tower

The Lüntec Tower in Lünen, better known as the Colani Egg, is one of the more unusual buildings in North Rhine-Westphalia. From now on, the futuristic structure will be accessible to the public.

Foto: LÜNTEC-Technologiezentrum Lünen