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Herne

Herne is a small town in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia. It is located on the Ruhr River, about 20 km east of Dortmund and 10 km north of Bochum.

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Herne is best known for the Ruhr Museum, which is the largest museum of cultural history in the Ruhr area. The museum is housed in a former coal mine, and includes exhibits on the history of the Ruhr region, mining, and the local culture.

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