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Dortmund U

Der U-Turm
Dortmund U
 

Data and Facts

  • The "U" stands for Unionbrauerei
  • Built in 1927, now heritage-protected
  • Dortmund's flagship for the Capital of CultureRUHR2010
  • Symbol for creativity and creative economy inthe MetropoleRuhr

A former industrial building is turning into a European centre forart and creativity: right in the middle of Dortmund the U-Tower is adistinctive landmark and a flagship for the city, the region and for thecreative people here. The tower, which is being clad in a spectacularfaçade, will open right on time for the European Capital of CultureYear 2010.
The inner life of the tower will be filled with a combination of art,culture, business, science and media. “Museum am Ostwall” and„Dortmund hartware MedienKunstVerein“ are both integrated inthe concept. An attractive new city district is growing up around the“U” landmark with creative economy facilities, the new FreizeitzentrumWest venue and the vocational media college.The U-Tower brings different creative scenes together in the centreof the city. The complex is in a winning location between the nightlifeof the Kreuz quarter and the creative northern district, with itsown subway station right outside the door and just a short walkfrom the main railroad station. The lively restaurant and café scenenearby creates an attractive and inspiring environment.A great place to feel creative and to develop innovative strategiesand products.