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Dortmund, Metropolitan center in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Dortmund extends across twelve districts with the central area containing multiple commercial zones, parks, and the main railway station.

The city developed from a small trading post in 882 to become a significant member of the Hanseatic League during medieval times.

The former Dortmund U brewery building now functions as a center for arts, hosting exhibitions, installations, and creative projects throughout its floors.

The Westenhellweg shopping street in central Dortmund contains over 200 retail establishments, making it one of the most frequented commercial areas in Germany.

Signal Iduna Park, with its capacity of 81,365 spectators, stands as the largest football stadium in Germany and includes a dedicated museum.

Location: Arnsberg Government Region

Inception: 882

Elevation above the sea: 103 m

Website: https://www.dortmund.de/

Part of: Regionalverband Ruhr, Rhine-Ruhr Metropolitan Region

Shares border with: Hagen, Bochum, Recklinghausen, Unna, Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis, Witten, Lünen, Castrop-Rauxel, Schwerte, Kamen, Holzwickede, Herdecke, Waltrop

Website: https://dortmund.de

GPS coordinates: 51.51389,7.46528

Latest update: May 31, 2025 02:40

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