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All Germany Siegen

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Siegen

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Siegen, Germany

Updated April 20, 2017

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The closed entrance to the mining cave.

Siegen, Germany

Hainer Stollen

The abandoned mine where American troops discovered a treasure trove of art and artifacts hidden by the Nazis.
The gasometer is one of the oldest in the world.

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Ziegenberg Gasometer

One of the only spherical 19th century gas containers left today.
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