The modern Ruhr University, located in Bochum, was the first to be founded after WWII. See the Paulus Church, the oldest protestant church in the city. Dated from 1655, it was almost totally bombarded in WWII but rebuilt in the ’50s. Learn the story of the last herdsman of Bochum, at the Kuhhirte Herdsman Memorial. Discover the Propsteikirche St Peter and St Paulus, or Provost Church, Designed in a late Gothic style, the church was founded in 785 by Charlemagne. Get a glimpse of the past at the Altes Brauhaus Rietkötter, considered one of the oldest houses in Bochum. It was built in 1630 and turned into a brewery in 1777. Learn why the 19th-century Christ Church today stands as a memorial against war. Get acquainted with the story of Fritz Husemann, a member of the Reichstag known for being a member of a non-violent resistance group, at the Husemannplatz and Kortum Fountain. These are only a few reasons to visit this bustling town, which is full of history and cultural activities. Discover them all in this intense walking tour because regardless of season, Bochum is a great destination and should not be missed!