
Völklingen Ironworks, Völklingen, Germany
Tour the Völklingen Ironworks, a renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site, utilizing this ticket. Delve into the Science Center Ferrodrom® at Völklingen Ironworks World Heritage Site, along with its captivating landscape garden.
Visitors can now discover the renowned Völklingen Ironworks, an outstanding example of industrial heritage located on the UNESCO World Heritage Site. This remarkable complex features the impressive halls and machinery spanning from the Blower Hall to the Blast Furnace, offering insights into the process of creating pig iron.
The site offers various opportunities for exploration, including visits to the UNESCO Visitor Center and the innovative Science Center Ferrodrom®, providing visitors with a deeper understanding of the history and science behind the industry.
Völklingen Ironworks stands out as the only completely preserved ironworks from the era of industrialization and one of the earliest monuments of this period to receive UNESCO recognition. Today, the Völklinger Hütte serves as a unique venue for international exhibitions, cultural events, and concerts, seamlessly blending art and nature.
Highlights of the Völklinger Hütte include the first industrial monument of this era to be listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, along with the picturesque Landscape Garden known as "The Paradise." Visitors can also enjoy immersive experiences at the UNESCO Visitor Center and the Science Center Ferrodrom®, where they will find themselves immersed in both history and contemporary scientific advancements.
In summary, the Völklingen Ironworks presents a fascinating journey through time, showcasing the ingenuity and innovation of the past while preserving its historical significance for future generations.
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Völklingen Ironworks, Völklingen, Germany
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Rathausstraße
0.19 mi
3.04 mi
2.67 mi
4.85 mi
5.03 mi
4.54 mi
4.78 mi
6.03 mi
6.03 mi
The UNESCO World Heritage Site that includes the Völklingen Ironworks is the Völklingen Ironworks.
The Völklingen Ironworks has the Blower Hall, which spans from the Blast Furnace, as a notable feature within the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Science Center Ferrodrom® is located near the Völklingen Ironworks and offers visitors insights into the history and science behind the industry.
One completely preserved ironwork from the era of industrialization was recognized by UNESCO due to the Völklingen Ironworks.
The Völklinger Hütte is unique because it is the only completely preserved ironworks from the era of industrialization and one of the earliest monuments of this period to receive UNESCO recognition.
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