War Memorial, Essen

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War Memorial is a place located in Essen (North Rhine-Westphalia state) and belongs to the category of memorial.

It is situated at an altitude of 197 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 51°27'51"N latitude and 7°1'0"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. War Memorial is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Am Freistein (tram, 4 min walk), Am Freistein (bus, 4 min walk), Berliner Platz (metro, 17 min walk), Essen Hauptbahnhof (train, 23 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: GOP Varieté Essen (theater, 8 min walk), Kreuzeskirche (church, 11 min walk), Essen City Hall (city hall, 11 min walk).

Coordinates: 51°27'51"N, 7°1'0"E

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Stadtmitte - Frillendorf - Huttrop (Nordviertel)Essen Germany

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War Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lichtburg, Essen Cathedral Treasury, Alte Synagoge, Aalto-Theater.

0.7 miS
Nightlife, Cinema
Lichtburg, Essen
18 min walk • In the heart of Essen, Germany, stands a beacon of cinematic history: Lichtburg. This renowned cinema holds the title of the largest movie theater in Germany, with a seating capacity that astonishes visitors as they step into its grand auditorium.
0.6 miS
Museum, Specialty museum
Essen Cathedral Treasury, Essen
16 min walk • Essen Cathedral Treasury, located in the heart of Essen, Germany, is a repository of religious art that is both rich in history and breathtaking in its collection. This museum, nestled within the architectural grandeur of Essen Cathedral, offers visitors a glimpse into...
0.5 miS
Cultural center exploring Jewish history
Alte Synagoge, Essen
14 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Essen, Germany, the Alte Synagoge stands as a poignant testament to the city's rich Jewish heritage and tumultuous history. This synagogue, once a central hub of Jewish life, is now a thought-provoking museum and a place of remembrance.
1.2 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Opera
Aalto-Theater, Essen
31 min walk • The Aalto Theatre is a performing arts venue in Essen, Germany, and is home to the city's opera company Aalto-Musiktheater and the ballet company Aalto Ballett. The Essener Philharmoniker serve as the venue's orchestra.
0.7 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Colosseum Theater, Essen
19 min walk • Colosseum Theater is a performance venue in Essen, Germany.
0.4 miS
City hall
Essen City Hall, Essen
11 min walk • Rathaus Essen is a 22-storey, 106 m skyscraper in Essen, Germany. When completed on 1 July 1979, it was the tallest city hall in Europe, and is currently the tallest city hall in Germany. It has a base floor area of more than 69,000 m².
0.6 miS
Church, Gothic architecture
St. Johann Baptist, Essen
16 min walk • The Catholic parish church of St. Johann Baptist is a Gothic hall church in Essen, dedicated to John the Baptist, which stands on Kettwiger Straße, the main street of Essen, in front of Essen Minster, to which it is connected.
0.6 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Entertainment
Stratmanns Theater, Essen
16 min walk • Stratmanns Theater Europahaus is a theatre in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
0.7 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater
Grillo-Theater, Essen
18 min walk • Grillo-Theater is a theatre in Essen, Germany. Named after the industrialist Friedrich Grillo, who made the building possible, it opened on 16 September 1892 with Lessing's drama Minna von Barnhelm.
0.6 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Das Kleine Theater Essen, Essen
15 min walk • Das Kleine Theater Essen is a theatre in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
~1660 ftSW
Theater, Cabaret, Concerts and shows
GOP Varieté Essen, Essen
8 min walk • GOP Varieté Essen is a theatre in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to War Memorial?

Nearby attractions include GOP Varieté Essen, Essen (8 min walk), Kreuzeskirche, Essen (11 min walk), Essen City Hall, Essen (11 min walk), Theater im Rathaus, Essen (12 min walk).

How to get to War Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to War Memorial:

Tram

Am Freistein • Lines: 107, 108 (4 min walk)
Viehofer Platz • Lines: 107, 108 (5 min walk)

Bus

Am Freistein • Lines: Ne1, Ne2 (4 min walk)
Viehofer Platz • Lines: 145, 154, 155, 196, Ne1, Ne11, Ne12, Ne2 (7 min walk)

Metro

Berliner Platz • Lines: U11, U17, U18 (17 min walk)
Universität Essen • Lines: U11, U17 (17 min walk)

Train

Essen Hauptbahnhof (23 min walk)