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Münster is an attractive and cosmopolitan melting
pot of traditional buildings and modern architecture,
designed to blend within the historic quarters. It is situated
in the vincinity of Düsseldorf, Cologne
and Germany's industrial region 'Ruhrpott'.
The atmosphere is lively and easy-going. Tourists and inhabitants
alike enjoy the numerous shopping facilities and relax in
one of the various restaurants, coffeeshops and beergardens
which shape the city's face.
St. Paulus cathedral is an impressive mixture of Gothic
and Romanesque architecture, a splendid church inside and
outside.
Lamberti church is also worth a visit, and is situated at
the 'Prinzipalmarkt', a square dominated by arcades, steep
gables and luxury shopping.
The Erbdrostenhof, the church of St. Clemens and Dominican
church are magnificient Baroque buildings designed
by Johann Conrad Schlaun, the in-vogue architect of Münster
in the 18th century.
'Krameramtshaus' is a building associated with politically
and economically important trading guilds of the 14th century.
In earlier times, it was a warehouse and a meeting point for
traders. Today, the spectacular steepled house is used as
a Dutch science and cultur center.
Münster university offers around 120 different
courses of study in the humanities, medicine, and the social
and natural sciences. Both students and staff alike enjoy
the relaxed atmosphere and the academic opportunities of this
traditional institute of higher learning.
Learn German in Münster!
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