Westpark (Aachen)

Germany / Nordrhein-Westfalen / Aachen
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Very beautiful park in the West of the city centre. The German description points out that - in summer - it is primarily used as a barbecue place by students. Actually, it is frequented by people of all ages and due to complaints from people living in the immediate neighbourhood, grilling is quite restricted nowadays.

For several periods of time (from the late 19th century until the end of World War II), it was a zoological garden. In between, it was used as a cycle racing track and for football training. The pond in the North East of the park already existed during the time, the park was a zoo.
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Coordinates:   50°46'18"N   6°4'3"E

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  • due to complaints from people living in the immediate neighbourhood, grilling is quite restricted nowadays. Just like a bunch of Krauts, complaining that someone is cooking a veinersnitzel.
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