Culture:
Culturally, Essen has a lot to offer for every taste: If you are looking to comprehend modern art in all its facets, you will be drawn to the Museum Folkwang. For opera lovers, Aalto Theater is a must. Acrobatics at its best is on display at the GOP Varieté-Theater, drama aficionados will flock to Grillo. Opera, ballet and classical music are on offer in the Philharmonie. Large musical productions are hosted at Colosseum.