Recklinghausen

　　Recklinghausen is a city in the northwest of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, located in the northern part of the Ruhr region. It is part of Recklinghausen County, which has the highest population density in Germany and serves as the county's capital and largest city. The city is the 22nd largest in North Rhine-Westphalia and the 60th largest in Germany.

　　Recklinghausen boasts numerous museums, including the Museum of Icons and the Postal History Museum. The former is one of the world’s most important museums dedicated to Eastern Christian art, primarily showcasing the history of icons and housing a collection of over 3,000 icon paintings. Recklinghausen Zoo is a natural home to more than 630 animals, as well as 25 species of birds, where visitors can watch the birds in flight. Recklinghausen is also the annual host of the Ruhrfestspiele, one of Europe’s oldest theater festivals, which began after World War II. This event is the most significant cultural happening in the Ruhr region, attracting many with its diverse performances.

　　Recklinghausen

　　Reason to visit: The 60th largest city in Germany

　　Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

　　Country/region where the attraction is located: Germany[Germany]

　　Province/state where the attraction is located: North Rhine-Westphalia [North Rhine-Westphalia]

　　City where the attraction is located: Recklinghausen [Recklinghausen]