Wuppertal

Wuppertal is a city in in the northwestern part of . It is famous for having the world's oldest monorail system, and as the birthplace of Friedrich Engels, co-author of the Communist Manifesto.
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Places of Interest

Highlights: Engels-Haus and Wuppertal-Oberbarmen.

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is a museum in , , of the house where German philosopher and political theorist Friedrich Engels grew up. The museum is a constituent member of the Museum of Industrial Culture in Wuppertal.

Railway station
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station is located in the city of in the German state of . Historically, it served as a significant railway junction, connecting to four railway lines.

Town hall
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is a town hall.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ostersbaum and Elberfeld.

Suburb
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is a suburb, which is situated 3½ km west of Wuppertal.

Suburb
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is a municipal subdivision of the city of ; it was an independent town until 1929. is situated 4½ km west of Wuppertal.

Suburb
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is a district of the city of . It has a population of about 22,500. was first mentioned in 1494, and in 1745 it received its town charter. is situated 5 km south of Wuppertal.

Wuppertal

Latitude
51.2718° or 51° 16′ 19″ north
Longitude
7.204° or 7° 12′ 14″ east
Population
358,000
Elevation
160 metres (525 feet)
Open location code
9F3976C3+PH
Geo­Names ID
6553031
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Highlights: Gemarker Kirche and Bahnhof Wuppertal-Heubruch.

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