Bochum, located in the Ruhr Valley, is one of the most densely cultural landscapes in Europe, and a controversial city that successfully combines a cultural atmosphere with its industrial area. The modern Ruhr University, located in Bochum, was the first to be founded after WWII.
See the Paulus Church, the oldest protestant church of the city. Learn the story of the last herdsman of Bochum, at the Kuhhirte Herdsman Memorial. Get a glimpse of the past at the Altes Brauhaus Rietkötter, considered one of the oldest houses in Bochum. Learn why the 19th-century Christ Church today stands as a memorial against war. Get acquainted with the story of Fritz Husemann, a member of the Reichstag known for being a member of a non-violent resistance group, at the Husemannplatz and Kortum Fountain. These are only a few reasons to visit this bustling town, which is full of history and cultural activities.