Parkhaus Zeche Zollverein
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For Germany, the Ruhr area has been synonymous with coal for many centuries. From the industrial revolution on, on through the entire twentieth century, this region has seen a blossoming industry based on the processing of mineral resources, driving the entire economy of the country. The closure of the mines in the ‘90s marked the end of the production era, but the beginning of a cultural revamping which led to a development of the tertiary sector. The emblem of this “new era” is Zeche Zollverein, also known as the Eiffel Tower of Ruhr. The first industrial structure, active from 1851 through 1986, it is now a cultural hub designated by UNESCO as part of the Heritage of Humanity.