Noise, heat and dust - the Ruhr area was the engine of the „Wirtschaftswunder“ in the 1950s.
Today, the giants of industry are silent and nature has room to breathe again.
The feelings at the sight of the enormous plants are many and varied.
Admiration for what people are capable of building and producing.
Respect for the people who had to work under the harshest conditions.
Sadness at the extent of the damage to nature that we have accepted for our prosperity.
While the green is regaining space here, the exploitation of nature and people continues elsewhere in the world.
Many industrial plants have been exported to China after they have served their purpose.
Find more information about the industrial plants, museums and much more here:
Today, the giants of industry are silent and nature has room to breathe again.
The feelings at the sight of the enormous plants are many and varied.
Admiration for what people are capable of building and producing.
Respect for the people who had to work under the harshest conditions.
Sadness at the extent of the damage to nature that we have accepted for our prosperity.
While the green is regaining space here, the exploitation of nature and people continues elsewhere in the world.
Many industrial plants have been exported to China after they have served their purpose.
Find more information about the industrial plants, museums and much more here:
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