In a previous article Did you know, LEC had already told you about Munster… but that was in connection with its language study programs in Ireland. Today, our organization is sticking to its guns but is taking you, this time, across the Rhine. Without further ado, let’s take a closer look at Münster, a city you might have the chance to discover during an upcoming teen language study trip to Germany!
Where does Munster cheese come from? Not so fast!
First, it’s important to clarify something—at the risk of disappointing even the most ardent cheese lovers: the German city of Münster should not be confused with the French town of Munster, in the Haut-Rhin department. It is in the latter that the famous soft, washed-rind cheese is produced—not in its German namesake!
Münster, a major city in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia
But make no mistake: Münster, Germany, has more than one string to its bow. If you’re thinking of visiting Münster during a teen language study trip to Germany, you’ll need to head to the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. Münster ranks among the 10 most populous cities in the region, behind the undisputed leaders Cologne, Düsseldorf, and Dortmund.
The Thousand Secrets Hidden in Münster
A bishopric since the early 9th century, Münster has shown its character by remaining a Catholic stronghold despite the Reformation and the Anabaptist uprising that took place there in 1535. Today, visiting Münster during a teen language study trip to Germany offers the chance to discover:
- a breathtaking town hall dating back to the 14th century
- a Romanesque and Gothic cathedral known as the Paulus-Dom
- a university with both national and international reach
- a provincial museum where visitors can admire historical collections, as well as medieval and modern art