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Gasometer Oberhausen, Oberhausen

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The Gasometer Oberhausen is a former gas holder in Oberhausen, Germany, which has been converted into an exhibition space. It has hosted several large scale exhibitions, including two by Christo and Jeanne-Claude. The Gasometer is an industrial landmark, and an anchor point of the European Route of Industrial Heritage and the Industrial Heritage Trail. It was built in the 1920s, and reconstructed after World War II.

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  • By JackoMiddlesbrough
    We were slightly disappointed to see that the same exhibition was still being shown (the Matterhorn and mountains in general) however this time we had a guide who totally changed the visit, she was...  more »
  • By Freedom252890
    Good views of surrounding countryside from top of Gasometer and superb view inside the Gasometer of the Matterhorn from both top and bottom. Also some excellent photography in the main exhibition.  more »
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  • By isy lee
    Very different from other museums. The Exhibitions change from time to time. The Gasometer itself is an amazing construct.
  • By Khalid Almutawa
    Nice building with many photos for the mountains and climbing folks. In third floor there is sitting area where you can relax and enjoy the view of the top
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