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North Rhine-Westphalia

Münster District

Ruhr Region

Glaselefant im Maximilianpark

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Münster District

Ruhr Region

Glaselefant im Maximilianpark

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Glaselefant im Maximilianpark

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    1. Zeche Maximilian Ruins – Glass Elephant in Maximilianpark Hamm loop from Werries

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    October 30, 2017

    The biggest elephant in the world.
    In 1984, the artist Horst Rellecke created the walk-in greenhouse in elephant form.
    53m long, 35m high and 18m wide.

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      January 22, 2018

      The glass elephant is the landmark for Hamm and widely seen in the dark. Formerly he was the coal washer of the Maximilian coal mine. In 1984 he was transformed into a walk-in sculpture by the artist Horst Rellecke. You can also marry here!

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        August 12, 2019

        Landmark of Hamm
        Beautifully lit at the autumn lights

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          Location: Ruhr Region, Münster District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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