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Written by Gasometer Oberhausen and last edited by Garry on
Seven Wonders of the World were known in Classical Antiquity, but today the UNESCO has counted more than 900 World Heritage Sites which are masterpieces of human architecture and huge monuments of nature.
For the first time in an exhibition, “Magic Places” is showing the wonders of nature and culture together as equally significant creations of our planet. It leads us to the unique monuments in which the history of our Earth comes to life in all its wonderful variety. The exhibit is our world heritage in its wondrous diversity to which the yearning and the joy of discovery of every generation is repeatedly orientated anew.
The exhibition “Magic Places” is a fascinating journey around the world to the most splendid and moving cult sites of natural and human development. Spectacular photographs, astonishing items from the history of the Earth and impressive works from the history of art make it possible to experience the unique nature parks and masterpieces of human architecture as magical places in the beauty of which the vast creative energies of our Earth are embodied.
A multitudinous past
As we penetrate the fascinating images of the mountains, deserts, rivers and forests, of the pyramids, temples, palaces, gardens and skyscrapers, they begin to tell stories. In each one of them myths, sagas, events concerning the drama of the history of nature and of human beings are hidden away.
For the one hundred metre high air space of the Gasometer, Wolfgang Volz created the forty metre high sculpture “Rain forest tree”. The monumental sculpture and its fascinating sound and light design will transform the Gasometer into a “Cathedral of Nature”. In it stands this “Tree of Life”, as a symbol of the beauty, fertility and vulnerability of the eternal cycle of nature.
The exhibition is on show in the old gas storage construction (Gasometer). It is advisable to wrap up warm on cold days and wear sturdy shoes!
Public Transport
By car
On A 42 take exit “Oberhausen Zentrum”, follow signs for “Zentrum”, then follow signs for the “Gasometer”.
By bus or train
At Oberhausen train station take any bus or tram from Terminal 1 to the stop “Neue Mitte”, from there it is a short walk. Connect to Oberhausen by train with Deutsche Bahn.
For the handicapped
The Gasometer is equipped to accommodate handicapped persons. Designated parking is available right in front of the entrance. Two wheel chairs are available for lending.
Exhibition
Magic Places
Natural and Cultural Monuments of the World
The exhibition is on show in the old gas storage construction (Gasometer)
Details
The exhibition “Magic Places”
A fascinating journey around the world to the most splendid and moving cult sites of natural and human development. Spectacular photographs, astonishing items from the history of the Earth and impressive works from the history of art make it possible to experience the unique nature parks and masterpieces of human architecture as magical places in the beauty of which the vast creative energies of our Earth are embodied. As we penetrate the fascinating images of the mountains, deserts, rivers and forests, of the pyramids, temples, palaces, gardens and skyscrapers, they begin to tell stories – since in each one of them myths, sagas, events concerning the drama of the history of nature and of human beings are hidden away.