Unna

Unna is a town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It serves as the administrative center of the district (Kreis Unna) and is located in the Ruhr region, roughly 20 kilometers east of Dortmund. The town lies at the intersection of regional transport routes and has access to rail and road networks that connect it with neighboring cities.

The town has medieval origins and grew as a market town on historic routes between larger urban centers. Over the centuries it developed as a local center for trade, crafts, and later industry. In the 19th and 20th centuries it became integrated into the broader Rhine-Ruhr metropolitan area and has since diversified its economy beyond heavy industry.

Today Unna has a mixed economy with emphasis on services, retail, logistics, and small to medium-sized manufacturing. The city supports cultural and educational activities and hosts events in its historic core, contributing to its role as a regional center for commerce and culture within the Ruhr area.

Notable features include a historic town center with traditional architecture around the market square, as well as several churches, museums, and cultural venues. The town provides essential municipal services, schools, libraries, and healthcare facilities. Public transportation includes regional rail connections and accessibility to major highways, linking Unna with Dortmund and other nearby cities.