Essen Germany Guide
Essen, Germany travel information and guide. Essen, a city in in North Rhine-Westphalia, has been tapped to be a 2010 European Culture Capital. Off the tourist radar due to the industrial nature of Essen--Essen's mining traditions started in the 14th century--the area has transformed itself to a center for commerce and culture worth a visit.
Essen, European Capital of Culture
I love this page which describes Essen as "the blast furnace of culture." Derived from the work done to convince a committee on the worthiness of Essen as the a 2010 Capital of Culture, you can learn a lot about the city here.
Introducing Essen
Find out more about visiting Essen with the information and guide of the Lonely Planet.
Essen Introduction
Here's a very good introduction for visitors contemplating a trip to Essen, Germany, ending with an invitation to let the tourist bureau help you with travel planning.