Völklingen Ironworks
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| Völklingen Ironworks * | |
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| Country | Germany |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | ii, iv |
| Reference | 687 |
| Region ** | Europe and North America |
| Inscription history | |
| Inscription | 1994 (18th Session) |
| * Name as inscribed on World Heritage List ** Region as classified by UNESCO |
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The Völklingen Ironworks (German: Völklinger Hütte) is located in the German town of Völklingen, Saarland. In 1994, it was declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage site.
It is an anchor point of the European Route of Industrial Heritage (ERIH).
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[edit] History
In 1873, Julius Buch began planning of a steel works near Völklingen on the banks of the Saar river. However, this planned work was not completed. In 1881, Carl Röchling began new construction. Two years later the first smelter began operation. The plant closed in 1986.
[edit] Today
Today, the Völklinger Hütte is a museum. The Ferrodrom is an interactive science center focusing on the making of iron. Visitors can tour the production areas. In addition, temporary exhibits, on a variety of topics are hosted in the large power halls. In the summer, there are occasional concerts held.
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Völklinger Hütte |
- Völklinger Hütte
- Initiative Völklinger Hütte
- Many Photos (German only)
- European Route of Industrial Heritage
[edit] Notes
- This article is based on the entry Völklinger Hütte in the German Wikipedia.
