At the Rodenberg house, in the city of Dortmund, Germany

 “Keep moving through valleys to find your sight,

As the dark becomes the light,
Keep moving up mountains to find your strength,
As you climb the hardest length.”
― Laura Robert
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(in the North Rhine–Westphalia Land (state), of western Germany) The city of Dortmund, found at the southern terminus of the Dortmund-Ems Canal, has extensive port installations. First mentioned as Throtmanni in 885, Dortmund became a free imperial city in 1220 and later joined the Hanseatic League. Its far-ranging trade connections made it so prosperous in the 14th century that the English crown was pledged to its merchants as security for loans several times. Its prosperity declined after the Thirty Years’ War, and, when it lost its imperial rights in 1803, its population numbered only about 4,000. The development of coal mining and iron-ore mining in the 19th century and the completion of the canal in 1899 stimulated rapid growth, and Dortmund is now a major transportation and industrial center of the Ruhrgebiet (Rhur valley). These days, however, the mines are closed and the steel mills quiet, with more zeitgeist-compatible high-tech industries having taken their place. Only the breweries are still running strong as ever, churning out rivers of beer and ale -- much of it for export. Dortmund also has a large wholesale fruit and vegetable market. The city was largely destroyed during World War II, which led to lots of reconstruction on modern lines. Four medieval churches -- the Propsteikirche, the Reinoldikirche, the Marienkirche, and the Petrikirche -- have been restored, and the city retains four moated castles and the ruins of Saxon and Carolingian fortresses. Notable examples of modern architecture are the synagogue (built in 1956) and the Westfalenhalle (Westphalia Hall) in 1952 -- one of Europe’s largest halls, which is used for conventions, exhibitions, and sporting events. In the 1980s a casino and a new town hall were constructed. The city is home to the University of Dortmund (opened in 1968), with institutes for molecular physiology and spectro-analysis, Münster University’s Social Research Institute, and schools for social studies, journalistic research, mountaineering, mining, teacher training, and adult education. Dortmund also has several museums, including the Museum of Art and Culture, which houses the “Dortmund treasure,” a cache of more than 400 gold coins; the Ostwall Museum, which features 20th-century art, sculpture, and graphic art; and a natural history museum. (Be sure to visit the Reinoldkirche or the Marienkirche, and the ruins of Hohensyburg Castle.) Depicted here, is “Keep moving through valleys to find your sight,
As the dark becomes the light,
Keep moving up mountains to find your strength,
As you climb the hardest length.”
― Laura Robert
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(in the North Rhine–Westphalia Land (state), of western Germany) The city of Dortmund, found at the southern terminus of the Dortmund-Ems Canal, has extensive port installations. First mentioned as Throtmanni in 885, Dortmund became a free imperial city in 1220 and later joined the Hanseatic League. Its far-ranging trade connections made it so prosperous in the 14th century that the English crown was pledged to its merchants as security for loans several times. Its prosperity declined after the Thirty Years’ War, and, when it lost its imperial rights in 1803, its population numbered only about 4,000. The development of coal mining and iron-ore mining in the 19th century and the completion of the canal in 1899 stimulated rapid growth, and Dortmund is now a major transportation and industrial center of the Ruhrgebiet (Rhur valley). These days, however, the mines are closed and the steel mills quiet, with more zeitgeist-compatible high-tech industries having taken their place. Only the breweries are still running strong as ever, churning out rivers of beer and ale -- much of it for export. Dortmund also has a large wholesale fruit and vegetable market. The city was largely destroyed during World War II, which led to lots of reconstruction on modern lines. Four medieval churches -- the Propsteikirche, the Reinoldikirche, the Marienkirche, and the Petrikirche -- have been restored, and the city retains four moated castles and the ruins of Saxon and Carolingian fortresses. Notable examples of modern architecture are the synagogue (built in 1956) and the Westfalenhalle (Westphalia Hall) in 1952 -- one of Europe’s largest halls, which is used for conventions, exhibitions, and sporting events. In the 1980s a casino and a new town hall were constructed. The city is home to the University of Dortmund (opened in 1968), with institutes for molecular physiology and spectro-analysis, Münster University’s Social Research Institute, and schools for social studies, journalistic research, mountaineering, mining, teacher training, and adult education. Dortmund also has several museums, including the Museum of Art and Culture, which houses the “Dortmund treasure,” a cache of more than 400 gold coins; the Ostwall Museum, which features 20th-century art, sculpture, and graphic art; and a natural history museum. (Be sure to visit the Reinoldkirche or the Marienkirche, and the ruins of Hohensyburg Castle.) Depicted here, is Haus Rodenberg is a moated castle in the Aplerbeck district of Dortmund. Today, the Rodenberg house is home to seminar rooms of the Volkshochschule Dortmund (an Adult Education Center), the fairytale stage (a puppet theater for children and adults), and upscale gastronomy. The premises of Haus Rodenberg can be rented for "ambience weddings" via the Volkshochschule. Today, the Rodenberg house is home to seminar rooms of the Volkshochschule Dortmund (an Adult Education Center), the fairytale stage (a puppet theater for children and adults), and upscale gastronomy. The premises of Haus Rodenberg can be rented for "ambience weddings" via the Volkshochschule.