Gelsenkirchen

　　Gelsenkirchen is a city in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia, located in the northern part of the Ruhr region. It was first mentioned in records in 1150. The entire region began to develop during the Industrial Revolution. Currently, Germany’s largest solar power plant is located in this city, and in Gelsenkirchen-Scholven there is a coal-fired power plant with the tallest chimney in Germany, standing at 302 meters.

　　Whether it's industrial culture, modern architecture, or ancient castles, all can be seen in the city of Gelsenkirchen, making it a place where classical and modern elements blend. In the 1920s, several parks were established near the city and still exist today as important places for relaxation and leisure, offering visitors fresh air. Horst Castle is one of the oldest and most outstanding Renaissance buildings in northwestern Germany and has been used as a cultural and community center since the 1990s.

　　Gelsenkirchen

　　Reason to visit: An industrial city in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia

　　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: Gelsenkirchen [Gelsenkirchen]