Zollverein Coal Mine
CountryGermany
RegionEssen
Year Opened1847
Size/DepthVariable
MineralCoal
About Zollverein Coal Mine
A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Called the most beautiful coal mine in the world. Built in Bauhaus style in 1932. Closed in 1986 after 140 years. Now hosts museums, art exhibitions, and events. A symbol of the Ruhr industrial transformation.
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