From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dorsten (German pronunciation: [ˈdɔʁstən]) is a town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, located on the northern edge of the Ruhr Area, along the Lippe River and the Wesel-Datteln Canal.
History
In 1251 Dorsten was granted city rights by Archbishop Konrad von Hochstaden. Due to its position on the river Lippe, Dorsten became a member of the Hanse in the 14th century.
After WWII
In the 1940s, as part of the Communist Poland's ethnic cleansing programme, large numbers of people identified as ethnic Germans forcibly relocated from Rybnik, in Upper Silesia, arrived in Dorsten. In 1994 Rybnik and Dorsten became twin towns, reflecting both the enduring contacts between the two communities and the less antagonistic relationships achieved between European governments in the wake of the Gorbachev reforms.
Main sights
- Schloss Lembeck
- Old Town Hall
Other attractions of the town include the swimming hall "Atlantis", an ice stadium and the "Jewish Museum of Westphalia".
Transportation
Dorsten has its own airfield. The airfield has a grass strip with 800 metre long runway and one government-sponsored hangar. The airfield is home to a clubhouse, a swimming pool and a gliding club.
Personalities
International relations
Twin towns - Sister cities
Dorsten is twinned with:[1]
References
- Notes
(in English) © 2008 Urząd Miasta Rybnika, ul. Bolesława Chrobrego 2, 44-200 Rybnik. http://www.rybnik.pl/index.php?id=324. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
Wikis
Map
Search
