Gelsenkirchen, a former coal mining town, has renamed itself Swiftkirchen – at least temporarily – to welcome thousands of fans for the July…
Schoolgirl Aleshanee Westhoff shows a ‘Swiftkirchen’ sign in honour of musician Taylor Swift in Gelsenkirchen, Germany
In honour of the singer, the city has renamed itself Swiftkirchen – at least temporarily – to welcome the tens of thousands of fans who are expected to come for her shows on July 17, 18 and 19, German news agency dpa reported. The Swiftie sign has been emblazoned with a pink portrait of the pop star and is located in the city centre.
One of the poorest cities in Germany, Gelsenkirchen is a former coal mining town that has never recovered from the decline of its main industry.
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