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Völklingen Ironworks

Völklinger Hütte

event venue in Saarbrücken

#1 in Saarbrücken / #399 in Germany

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The Völklingen Ironworks, located in Saarbrücken, Germany, is a historically significant industrial site and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1994. Established in 1873 by Carl Röchling, it became one of the most important ironworks in Europe, playing a crucial role in the region's industrialization. The site includes a vast complex of blast furnaces, coking plants, and other facilities related to the production of iron and steel. Today, it stands as a remarkable example of late 19th and early 20th-century industrial architecture and is preserved as an industrial museum, offering visitors insights into the history of iron production and industrial heritage.

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