sentences:  In 1996, a public quorum demanded Kettwig to be split off the city of Essen and to be merged back into the district of Mettmann, however, the state government decided not to change the status quo.Thanks to not having any important major industries, Kettwig emerged from World War II largely unscathed and with most of its medieval old town still intact.The tower of the "Market Church" dates back to the 14th century, with additions from 1720.