Very often, both novice travelers and those who are not new to this field lack home warmth during trips – hotels, even the most comfortable ones, cannot create a home atmosphere of coziness and security. However, do not despair, there is always a way out, because renting houses, villas, apartments, and studios in any city in the world is now as common as, for example, booking a hotel. All you need is to open a special website and, based on the appearance of the premises and the rental price, choose the one that suits you best.
It is extremely convenient to provide yourself with housing in this way if you are heading, for example, to Essen – a cozy German town located in the west of the country and belonging to the federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia. Its history spans more than a thousand years – back in 800, Werden Abbey was founded here, around which the city grew. Developing quite dynamically, by the mid-19th century it became known even outside the country, which was explained by the steel company operating here, as well as a large local coal deposit.
Modern Essen is one of the most important business centers of the country – major industrial and other exhibitions are constantly held here, and more than 10% of the most influential German concerns are managed from here. And Essen continues to develop – now it is also a fairly interesting tourist destination, attracting tourists from various corners of the world.
After the apartment is rented and the plane tickets are bought, it is worth thinking about the excursion program. A kind of business card of the city is Kettwiger Strasse, a pedestrian street with a huge number of various shops. Here you will find both large shopping centers offering goods of almost any category, and small shops with established traditions, selling wine or skillfully made model railways. By the way, this is where you can get souvenirs – helpful sellers will help you make a choice and provide any necessary assistance with your purchase.
At the end of Kettwiger Strasse is the magnificent Essen Cathedral, some elements of which were created back in the 9th century. This majestic building is built in the Romanesque style, and its main relic is the ancient statue of the Virgin Mary with the baby in her arms – the 'Golden Madonna', created back in 980. The cathedral also houses a whole collection of sacred objects dating from the late Ottonian and Carolingian periods, some elements of which are constantly exhibited.
The city also has several museums. The most popular among them is rightfully the Folkwang Museum, which lovers of painting will undoubtedly appreciate – here are the best works of German painters in the Romantic style from the 19th-20th centuries, as well as paintings by Russian expressionists who were part of the 'Blue Rider' society.
Of particular interest to tourists are the Essen mines, the last closed one of which is even included in the UNESCO World Heritage List as a monument to developed industry. In its time, the mine was a unique example – almost completely automated, it still serves as a most interesting exhibit in its field.
When going to Essen, remember the main thing: finding housing here during exhibitions is often almost impossible, so you should take care of renting it in advance. Doing this is just as easy as renting apartments in Italy, but it is better not to delay such a step – when planning your trip, secure your accommodation first.
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