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Dortmund, a city in northern Germany and one of the main urban centres in the Ruhr basin, is a vibrant metropolis that delights visitors with its charm and diversity, in addition to being a magnet for football fans. The huge Westfalen Stadium, home to the local Borussia team, is visited by thousands of fans every year and is one of the largest and most impressive stadiums in Europe.
If you prefer beer to football, you'll feel right at home in Dortmund: you can try plenty of it in the city's traditional taverns, washing down any of the delicious local specialities.
Dortmund has a rich history dating back to the 9th century and is now a significant economic and cultural centre. The Dortmunder U, a large red-brick building, is a must-see cultural centre housing contemporary art exhibitions, a cinema and a museum. The German Football Museum is another city landmark, presenting the history of national football in an interactive way.
For nature lovers, there is the Westfalenpark, a green oasis in the city centre. The park is famous for its flower shows held in spring and summer, and it also has playgrounds, a rose garden and a lookout tower. The Dortmund Zoo is also worth a visit and houses a variety of exotic animals.
If you want to relive the city's rich industrial history, you can visit the Zeche Zollern complex, a former coal mine now converted into an interactive exhibition. On the flip side, the Ostwall Museum, dedicated to modern and contemporary art, exhibits works by Kandinsky, Die Brücke, Macke, Giacometti, Paul Klee, Picasso, Miró, Dalí, Chagall and many others.
Dortmund's many attractions make it an attractive travel destination for anyone wishing to experience football, discover art and culture or simply enjoy the unique atmosphere of a great German city.