Menden

Menden is a city within the district Markischer Kreis, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is located at the north cease of the Sauerland near the Ruhr river. Menden's first church buildings were constructed in the ninth century. From 1180 on the location around Menden turned into part of the Cologne area, however, because it became on the border with the County of Mark, it turned into frequently fought over. In 1276, it obtained city rights. Industrialization began early: in 1695 needle production was the first industry, later accompanied by limestone merchandise including cement. In 1816 Menden changed into covered within Prussia, after being part of Hesse for 13 years.

In 1975 the city become merged with several previously independent municipalities, therefore it grew in vicinity in addition to population. The Honnetal, a slender valley with a few lovely cliffs carved into the limestone bedrock by way of the river Honne. Menden a los angeles carte is a famous festival. It is prepared with the aid of the Initiativkreis Mendener Wirtschaft.