Engelskirchen, Municipality with industrial heritage in Oberbergischer Kreis, Germany.
Engelskirchen is a municipality in Oberbergischer Kreis situated in North Rhine-Westphalia at approximately 124 meters elevation, spanning several settlements across the landscape. The area comprises various districts that have developed over centuries.
The settlement was first documented in 1353 under the name Engellerskerken, establishing a long history of habitation in the region. In 1975, it merged with Ründeroth to form the municipality as it exists today.
The local coat of arms displays a lion representing the Counts of Berg and a chequered pattern symbolizing the Counts of Mark, reflecting the region's historical connections. These symbols remain central to the community's identity.
The municipality has direct transportation links to Cologne via regional train services and road networks, situated about 40 kilometers to the west. Visitors can easily access different parts of the area using public transport or by car.
Each year between November and December, the municipality operates a Christmas post office that receives more than 160,000 letters addressed to Christkind from around the world. This tradition highlights the area's special role in Christmas customs worldwide.
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