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The Zollverein (pronounced [ˈtsɔlfɛɐ̯ˌʔaɪn]), or German Customs Union, was a coalition of German states formed to manage tariffs and economic policies within their territories. Organized by the 1833 Zollverein treaties, it formally started on 1 January 1834.
The Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex (German Zeche Zollverein) is a large former industrial site in the city of Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The first coal mine on the premises was founded in 1847, and mining activities took place from 1851 until December 23, 1986.
Zollverein, German customs union established in 1834 under Prussian leadership. It created a free-trade area throughout much of Germany and is often seen as an important step in German reunification.
Das UNESCO-Welterbe Zeche und Kokerei Zollverein, bekannt als die „schönste Zeche der Welt“, ehemals größte Steinkohlenzeche der Welt und größte Zentralkokerei Europas, ist heute das lebendige Wahrzeichen des Ruhrgebiets.
Germany - Zollverein, Economy, Unification: The struggle of parties and ideologies during the restoration of the old order reflected the beginning of important changes in the structure of the economy and the community.
Between 1880 and 1901, Zollverein was the most productive coal mine in the Ruhr District. As from 1890, one million tons of pure hard coal were extracted per year. In 1900, more than 5,000 miners...
Every day, the diverse offerings on the 100-hectare grounds invite visitors to experience the world of coal, coke, art, and culture in the heart of the Ruhr Area. Learn more. Natural science, archaeological and historical collections. Discover the industrial panorama of the Ruhr Area and North Rhine-Westphalia.
Das UNESCO-Welterbe Zollverein ist heute eine der größten Touristenattraktion der Region. Neben der monumentalen Industriearchitektur von Fritz Schupp und Martin Kremmer sind es vor allem die musealen und kulturellen Angebote, die Besucher von nah und fern anziehen.
The first Zollverein coal mine already was an architectural pioneer with its symmetrical, castle-like building style. Ever since it had become possible to extract coal from deeper levels,...
The Zollverein coal mine, Shaft XII, is the unique architectural expression of 20th century industrial modernism. It was built by the architects Fritz Schupp and Martin Kremmer on behalf of the "Vereinigte Stahlwerke" (United Steelworks) in pure functionalism from 1928 to 1932.