Technische Hochschule Georg Agricola, Bochum

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The Technische Hochschule Georg Agricola is a state-accredited, private university of applied sciences based in Bochum, Germany. It was founded in 1816 as a Bergschule to train mining officials and mining foremen and, in the 20th century, grew into an engineering college and later a university. It has borne the name of the polymath and mining pioneer Georgius Agricola since 1995. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°29'17"N, 7°12'45"E

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Herner Straße 45, 44787 BochumBochum Mitte (Mitte)Bochum Germany

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Technische Hochschule Georg Agricola – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: German Mining Museum, Ruhrstadion, Anneliese Brost Musikforum Ruhr, Schauspiel Bochum.

~1030 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
German Mining Museum, Bochum
5 min walk • Deep beneath the surface of Bochum, Germany, lies a treasure trove of industrial heritage—the German Mining Museum. This captivating institution is not only a museum but an adventure, offering a profound insight into the world of mining that has shaped the region...
1 miE
Outdoor activities, Football, Arenas and stadiums
Ruhrstadion, Bochum
27 min walk • Ruhrstadion, known as Vonovia Ruhrstadion due to a sponsorship deal, is a football stadium in Bochum, Germany. It is the home ground for the VfL Bochum and has a capacity of 27,599.
0.8 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Anneliese Brost Musikforum Ruhr, Bochum
20 min walk • The Anneliese Brost Musikforum Ruhr is a music hall for classical music. It is located in Bochum, Germany. It was opened on 28 October 2016.
1.1 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows
Schauspiel Bochum, Bochum
28 min walk • The Schauspiel Bochum is one of the notable drama theatresin Germany, playing at the Schauspielhaus Bochum in Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia. Eric de Vroedt is an established guest director at the theatre.
0.5 miSE
Church
Propsteikirche St. Peter und Paul, Bochum
14 min walk • The Catholic provost church of St. Peter and Paul is the oldest and until 1655 the only church in Bochum. It is counted among the twelve oldest churches in Westphalia.
0.5 miSE
Church
St. Paulus Church, Bochum
14 min walk • The Protestant Pauluskirche is a listed church building in Bochum-Mitte in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
0.8 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Event space
Jahrhunderthalle, Bochum
21 min walk • The Jahrhunderthalle is an event hall in the Stahlhausen district of Bochum. The hall was built in 1902 by the Bochumer Verein for the Düsseldorf Industrial and Commercial Exhibition and was subsequently reused as a blower machine hall for the...
0.7 miE
51°29'25"N • 7°13'38"E
Zoo Bochum, Bochum
17 min walk • Aquarium, Outdoor activities, Park
~1980 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum
Kunstmuseum Bochum, Bochum
10 min walk • Museum Bochum - Kunstsammlung is an art museum in the Stadtpark district of Bochum. It is located at the northern end of Bochum's Kortumstraße. Across the street from the museum is the Bochum Stadtpark, including some steel art objects.
0.4 miS
Street
Im Winkel, Bochum
12 min walk • Im Winkel, together with Gußstahlstraße, has been the red-light district of Bochum, Germany, since the early part of the 20th century. The local names for the street are "Eierberg", "Gurke", "Riemenschleifer" or "Riemenwalzwerk".
0.5 miSE
Neighbourhood
Bochum-Innenstadt, Bochum
14 min walk • ' is a part of the city of Bochum in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany including Gleisdreieck. It is located in the Ruhr area, the most populous German agglomeration. It includes the central business district of Bochum. Gleisdreieck is limited by railway lines.

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Which popular attractions are close to Technische Hochschule Georg Agricola?

Nearby attractions include German Mining Museum, Bochum (5 min walk), Public library, Bochum (10 min walk), Kunstmuseum Bochum, Bochum (10 min walk), War Memorial, Bochum (11 min walk).

How to get to Technische Hochschule Georg Agricola by public transport?

The nearest stations to Technische Hochschule Georg Agricola:

Metro

Deutsches Bergbau-Museum • Lines: U35 (2 min walk)
Rathaus • Lines: U35 (11 min walk)

Tram

Präsident Bahnhof • Lines: 306, 316 (3 min walk)
Brückstraße • Lines: 306, 316 (7 min walk)

Train

Bochum West (12 min walk)
Bochum-Hamme (14 min walk)

Bus

Mühlenweg • Lines: 352 (13 min walk)
Südring • Lines: 365 (18 min walk)