Dusseldorf Airport is located in Germany, in Dusseldorf. It was opened in 1927. This airport is the third largest in Germany. 17.8 million passengers use the airport services annually. The airport serves 175 destinations, 3 of which are Russian: Moscow, St. Petersburg, Omsk. Dusseldorf Airport cooperates with 77 airlines.
The length of the airport runway is 3000 meters. The airport has three terminals, between which passengers are transported by an air monorail trailer. For the convenience of passengers, the airport offers a covered multi-level car parking for 20,000 cars. There are also shops on the territory of the airport, including shops of the tax-free zone, cafes, restaurants.
Gallery of contemporary art
The exhibition center "Kunstahalle" was built in 1967. From the very beginning, this art center was given an urban style - after all, the building was built from ready-made concrete panels left after construction work.
The art center acquired its modern shape after reconstruction at the beginning of this millennium. Opened in 2002, the complex, which included, in addition to the exhibition hall, an information department, ticket offices and a cafe, was designed in the cubist style.
There is no permanent exhibition in the exhibition hall. He performs a task for a friend - he provides a platform for young authors. Many well-known artists, thanks to the exhibitions of their work in the Kunstahall, have become known throughout Europe.
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Wewelsburg Castle
Wewelsburg Castle is one of the few castles with secrets, most of which have not yet been solved. The construction of the castle dates back to 1603-1609. They were handled by Prince-Bishop Dietrich von Furstenberg. The castle has been preserved in perfect condition: it was not affected by either weather disasters or destructive wars. In 1933, it became a school for SS soldiers, as Heinrich Himmler liked it a lot.
Future officers were taught mythology, archeology, esotericism, eugenics and other arts.
Now the castle houses the Museum of Local Lore and the Museum of Ideology and Terror of the SS. If you are a fan of wandering through labyrinths - visit this museum. For lovers of history, especially the history of the Second World War, the exposition located in a modern building next to the castle will be of main interest.
Wewelsburg Castle was built in a medieval style - a massive facade, wooden arched doors and windows, as well as a huge round tower adjoining on the right side.
One of the many architectural attractions of Düsseldorf is Benrath Castle, located on the banks of the Rhine. This beautiful building was erected in the Rococo style at the behest of Karl Theodor, Elector of the Palatinate and Bavaria. The development of the project of the palace, its outbuildings and a beautiful park was undertaken by the famous architect Nicolas de Pigage. Construction began in 1755 and was completed only at the end of 1770. The completed Benrath Palace acquired the features of early classicism characteristic of that time.
The castle kitchen was connected to the main building in the west wing via an underground tunnel. Previously, the so-called "greenhouses" were located south of the castle, where numerous tropical trees wintered in tubs, decorating the paths of the park in the summer. It currently houses the local library.
The park of the Benrath Palace has the shape of a regular square. It adjoins directly to the banks of the Rhine, in contrast to the main buildings located away from the river. It is adjoined from the northwest by a small round artificial pond. Representative buildings are built on its shore - the main building of the Benrath Palace and two side wings.
Drachenburg Castle
Drachenburg Castle combines a country estate and a castle, which are located on the Drachenfels mountain, near the city of Königovinter. The castle was built in 1884 and was a stylistic building of the Middle Ages. The construction of the building was started by Baron Stefan Sarter, who earned his capital by speculating on the Paris Stock Exchange. The baron himself never lived in the castle.
The abundance of towers, bay windows and battlements take all visitors back to medieval times. The interior decoration is characterized by the innovations of the 19th century. Heating and lighting in the castle is provided by steam heating. Spiral staircases made of cast iron, steel beams and cast iron columns fit harmoniously into the overall architecture of the building. Three architects worked on the construction of the castle, 20 artists who were engaged in the interior design of the building.
In recent years, Drachenburg Castle has been a Catholic boarding school and military school. Adolf Hitler. Drachenburg Castle invites all lovers of history to plunge into a fairy tale.
Church of Saint Martin
The old church of St. Martin is located in the Bilker district, about 2.5 km south of the church of St. Lambert, at Benzenbergstraß e 5. It is the oldest church in Düsseldorf and at the same time the oldest building in the city that has survived to this day. The first mention of the church dates back to the Carolingian era.
Basilica of Saint Lambert
St. Lambert's Basilica, located in the German city of Düsseldorf, was built at the end of the 13th century in the Romanesque style, which is characterized by a longitudinal organization of space, high walls, a stone vault and polycircular arches. The basilica is considered one of the oldest buildings in the city. The church was consecrated in 1394 in honor of the Mother of God; Saint Lambert, after whom the basilica is named, Saints Apollinaris, Thomas and Pancratius are considered to be its patrons.
The church is an important center of pilgrimage, as many relics and relics are kept here: a sarcophagus with the relics of St. Apollinaris of Ravenna, the head of St. Willeic in a reliquary, a Gothic tabernacle and two miraculous images of the Virgin, dating from the 12th and 14th centuries. Since 1974, the Catholic Church of Düsseldorf, the Basilica of St. Lambert, bears the coat of arms of the Papal See, that is, it is subordinate to the Pope.
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city gate
The city gate is a high-rise office building in Düsseldorf. An unusual office building was built in the last years of the last century in the so-called bioclimatic architecture style - one of the high-tech styles.
The building is located in close proximity to the river port and borders on the zone of the new Rhine Park. The office center got its name just because of its shape - a huge gate in the form of a parallelogram, 72.5 meters high, 68 meters wide.
The building houses the administration of the federal state of Rhine-Westphalia and an office center.
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The concentration of historical sites in the central part of the capital of the federal state of Rhine-Westphalia rolls over. The sights of Dusseldorf, in addition to palaces, castles, ponds and alleys, include ultra-modern skyscrapers, multifunctional leisure centers, performance galleries, and concert halls. 80 Düsseldorf design offices, competing with each other, improve the metropolis, the city is extremely attractive for tourists, although the population density here is one of the highest in Europe: 4 thousand / h per 1 km². What was lost during the Second World War is being restored bit by bit. On the site of the former ruins, futuristic buildings grow, organically inscribed in the preserved pre-war buildings.
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The Historical Museum presents a model of a fortification built in 1016, at a time when Düssel was still a small village. Nearby is another layout: Düsseldorf 1288. It shows how the tributaries of the river turned into fortifications at the foot of the mighty citadel. The lakes around the Museum are dams of defensive water barriers. The fortress walls that surrounded Alstadt from all sides were fragmentarily preserved in the city. They were voluntarily destroyed after the conclusion of the pact on the peaceful coexistence of the lands of Germany (1801).
Among the numerous boutiques, nightclubs and restaurants, spiritual centers are not lost: the Art Academy (operating since 1773), the seminary of St. Ursula (XVII century), the Art Collection of North Westphalia (located in 3 separate buildings), the only Ceramic Museum in Germany and the extensive exposition of the Cinema Museum with an area of 2.200 m². These attractions are close to the Historic Stadtmuseum. The path to them runs along the Catholic Church of St. Maximilian (1651).
It is better to navigate along the waterfront. Standing with his back to the bridge, Oberkasseler sees the silhouette of the Rheinkniebrücke bridge in front of him. These two bridges mark the boundaries of the Old City. Upstream (i.e., behind) is the Old Harbor. She has already become shallow and has lost the significance of a berth for large ships. Now there are berths for pleasure yachts. But once it was to the Old Port that ships with cargo from rich Flanders aspired.
On an island in the middle of the Rhine there was a fort and fired at those who evaded the payment of duties. The Customs itself was located downstream - on the site of the current Landtag administration (the building looks like a space station). For cruise ships, a pier was built in the middle part of the embankment, near Burgplatz. Düsseldorf, which received the status of a city, was equipped with kurfusts - princes and electors of emperors (Kaisers). Wars on the picturesque banks of the Rhine thundered at all times, until 1945. The most bloody battles were for independence from the Diocese of Cologne neighboring Dussel.
In Allstadt, you can visit the fortifications of the Electors of Westphalia: the Kaiser's fortress, Helltorf and Kalkum. The last two have been preserved in their original form. Having achieved a position, the winners built palaces and temples. Before the war, there were about a hundred churches, Orthodox churches and synagogues in the city with an area of 4.5 km². The existing churches, with their interior decoration, demonstrate the wealth of the medieval capital of North Rhine-Westphalia.
Buses No. 75,76,77 run to the Goethe Museum - from the railway station. Or tram U79 to Heinrich-Heine-Allee. It circles the entire old city from the north and east.
Burgplatz square
On the way to the square Burgplatz meets the "Green Matilda". This is the name of the clock of the New Embankment. The granite pillar at the base of the clock serves as a water gauge. Built "Matilda" in the XIX century. The dominant feature of the square itself is a round tower with an octagonal tent. Exactly the same stood on the surviving foundation before the fire at the end of the 19th century. This outpost is the last evidence of the greatness of the Düsseldorf castle, built back in 1384 for the dukes of Jülich-Cleve-Berg. The dilapidated walls were demolished to make way for a motorway along the Rhine. Built in 1902, the remake houses the Schlossturm Shipping and Navigation Museum, as well as a sommelier restaurant.
Burgplatz - the first step of the descent to the water. Below the square is a multi-kilometer bar counter Längste Theke der Welt. The longest pub in the world serves sausages with golden mustard a la Düssel. The second step - the Promenade Alley - is the overlap of the route located underground. The tunnel starts at the KIT museum and ends under the Rheinkniebrücke bridge. The exits to the surface are equipped with paid parking lots for cars. The most interesting step is the third one. The seething water of the Düssel River breaks out of concrete pipes and draws whirlwinds, mixing with the Rhine. The confluence is observed from the terrace, which looks like a medieval bastion.
New Customs
The American architect Frank Gehry proposed inclined planes for buildings, which the Düsseldorfers call dancing or simply Gehry buildings. The dance in white, silver and brown is performed by the buildings of the Neuer Zollhof Media Center. The construction of houses laid the foundation for the so-called architectural zoo of Düsseldorf. The experimental architecture occupies the place where the customs house stood, therefore there is a third name - the New Customs.
Having spent 60 million euros on the dance of concrete in 1998, the mayor's office continues to amaze. Although the first skyscraper was erected back in 1924 (administrative complex Wilhelm Marx House, 57 m), and it is the first in Germany, they decided not to spoil the landscape, but to improve it. Going deeper into the park of glass and concrete, you can see: the mirror City Gates, the Roggendorf-Haus house with plastic men climbing the facade, the sail of the KAI 10 gallery, 75 m of the Igla skyscraper, the patchwork, incredibly colorful Solitaire, surprising the curvature of the Alu-Buerodose windows, the driven wedge of the Grand Bateau.
town hall
The old town hall dominates the Marktplatz. It is easy to get here from the embankment if you walk from the Museum of Shipping one block in a northwesterly direction. Rathaus Dusseldorf - A U-shaped building in the Gothic style with characteristic gables in the form of tongs, built in 1573. Monument to Elector Johann Wilhelm of the Palatinate (1703-1711) on horseback - a tribute to the recognition and respect of the townspeople for their great ruler. People come here for the Wine Festivals in September and for the December Christmas Markets.
The town hall was designed by the architect Alexandro Pasqualini. The name of the builder has been preserved: Heinrich Tuschmann from Duisburg. The dominant feature of the five-storey pink-brick façade is a tower with a pointed tent. There is a ladder inside the tower. For a long time it served as the main entrance to the town hall. The first floor was occupied by workshops and warehouses of artisans. Here the goods were sold. One of the outbuildings was occupied by an art gallery. The original appearance of the main wing was changed slightly: the facade was supplemented with a new central entrance, it is next to the tower one.
The third wing was occupied by the School of Applied Arts for a long time, but the magistracy of the big city needed new premises. In 1883, a Renaissance-style brick city government building stretched along the embankment, absorbing the old branch. The yellow brick building with carved stone decorations was designed by Eberhard Westhoffen. The gallery with portraits of Dusseldorf celebrities in the town hall building is open: Mon - Thu from 8.00 to 17.00 and Fri from 8.00 to 16.00.
Basilica of Saint Lambert
The basilica stands on the site of a wooden church from the 8th century. From the structure of the beginning of the Christianization of the population near the river. Düssel has survived to this day, except for the name: it was consecrated in honor of St. Lambert, a German missionary who became Bishop of Maastricht. The village church was erected on the site of the chapel in the 13th century. It began to grow, transformed into a monastery. It received the status of a monastery after the Battle of Worringen in 1288.
Count Adolf V von Berg and Count Ebergard von der Mark, in alliance with the Cologne townspeople and peasants of Düssel, in the fight against Archbishop Siegfried of Westerburg, defended the right to mint coins and the city status of Düsseldorf in the course of swift, successful hostilities. The capitulation letter signed on August 14, 1288 by the Archbishop of Cologne gave impetus to the development of a new city on the banks of the Rhine. Grateful von Berg donated huge amounts of money to the monastery. But the church acquired its current appearance thanks to another duke - Wilhelm I. He decided to make Düsseldorf the center of his possessions.
The basilica built under him was called the Church of Our Lady. The name did not take root, it was consecrated again in 1805, giving the papal title of a small basilica (1974). Thus, the oldest building in Düsseldorf (1394) became a symbol of its independence. The upturned spire with a displaced axis exalts the feat of the Virgin Mary. Twisting is characteristic of the rose, the symbol of the Mother of God. Rose petals are depicted on stained glass windows.
The portal by the sculptor Ewald Matare is noteworthy: Calvary with crucified martyrs and mourners at the crosses, enclosed in Kalvaria (stone portico). Nearby is an equally outstanding composition by the contemporary sculptor Bert Gerresheim: bronze knights of the opposing camps of the battle of Worringen, peasants, weapons - everything, down to the smallest detail, is depicted extremely naturalistically.
Church of the Apostle Andrew
If you go from Burgplatz deep into the Old Town along the street. Kurze StaYae and walk one block - on the next street AndreasstraYe you will see a church built in honor of St. Andrew the First-Called. The baroque building, erected in 1629, is the tomb of Johann Wilhelm of the Palatinate, treasurer of the Holy Roman Empire, who has been resting here since June 8, 1716. It is his sculptural portrait on horseback that stands in front of the town hall.
In 1629 the new church was consecrated to the Order of the Jesuits. In 1717, the tomb of the Electors of the Palatinate was added to the building, and after the dissolution of the Order by Pope Clement XIV in 1773, the church became a parish. Since 2005, Andreaskirche has been owned by the Dominican Order. Inside, sculptural portraits of the 12 apostles have been preserved. The altar was badly damaged during the war, but in 1960 it was re-carved from marble by the sculptor Ewald Matare. The age of the organ starts from 1782. Created by craftsmen Peter Kemper, Bernhard Orlinski and Josef Zimmermann, the style was based on an electro-mechanical tractor in 1900. The next restoration took place in 1971.
Tonhalle Concert Hall
The largest planetarium in the world, Düsseldorf, was built in 1926. A building similar to an indoor stadium with Gothic windows stands near the Hofgarten park. Everyone who wants to see the "colosseum of the 20th century" is taken by light rail to the stop "Tonhalle/Ehrenhof". The flow of those wishing to get inside does not decrease, because the Tonhalle was converted into a concert hall in the 1970s. Now the stars do not move around the dome - they stand on the stage. The hall hospitably welcomes opera singers, jazzmen, rock musicians and symphony orchestras, even organists: an organ of the newest system has been installed.
The enchanting performances of the stars intensified after the reconstruction in 2005. Light-emitting diodes, voluminous scenery, comfortable seats in the auditorium attract listeners, despite the high ticket prices.
Place on the "gallery" is approx. 150€, balcony - 210€, in the stalls - up to 325€. The beginning of performances, concerts at 15:00, 17:00, 18:30, 19:00, 19:30 and 20 hours.
Museum of the Kunstpalast
It is located on Heine Allee, opposite the Grabbeplast square. Recognizable by the Egyptian-style façade with an abstract wire sculpture in the center of the pool. The art of the 20th century is presented in this gallery. The exposition is announced as Kunst des 20. The other two branches are the K21 gallery in the Ständehaus mansion on the shore of the Kaiserteich lake (given to works of modern times, that is, belonging to the 21st century). Part of K21 is placed in the halls of the gallery Schmela Haus.
Built in 1971, the building in the form of a developing ribbon is called the "exhibition space" and is the first specialized exhibition building in Germany. Located one block south of K20. In K20 itself, the designer restaurant Klee is open. The great abstract artist Paul Klee taught at the Dusseldorf Art Academy for 20 years, and therefore left hundreds of wonderful paintings and art objects in his hometown.
The Kunstpalast museum complex is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 11 am to 6 pm, on Thursday it closes three hours later.
Goethe Museum
Goethe-mania began during the lifetime of the great German poet, philosopher, geologist and botanist. Collector Anton Kippenberg, who collected a huge amount of personal items, manuscripts, folios, did not have time to create a worthy repository for priceless rarities, but bequeathed the business to his daughter. When the question arose about the city for the museum, a competition was announced. Weimar and Frankfurt fell out of the list of applicants: Goethe museums already existed there.
In 1987, the exposition opened in the Jägerhof castle, built in the rococo style. In 1772 the castle belonged to Elector Karl Theodor. The Dutch park with flower fields around the castle was equipped, keeping the branch of the river. Dussel. The castle was renovated before Napoleon visited the city in 1811. Although since the 18th century the castle was often in disrepair, it was repeatedly looted, many authentic things were returned. They create the entourage of Goethe's time with furniture sets, sheet music, porcelain and paintings. The exposition includes a philatelic collection of 35,000 coins. The museum has a library and a reading room. The entrance to the Royal Park is through the Goethe restaurant.
Tue - Fri, Sunday: from 11:00 to 17:00, Saturday - from 13:00 to 17:00. The cost of visiting is 4 €.
Benrath Palace
The luxury of the elector's courts can be judged by the Benrath Palace. Located in the district of the same name, a complex of 2-3-storey buildings is located around an artificial reservoir. The park area is adjacent to the Rhine. The style of the palace is rococo. The oval windows with curvilinear shutters, the magnificent dome of the central hall, the octagonal offices and front rooms are richly decorated with polished marble details between pilasters and sculptures. Benrath opened in 1929 to the public as a museum.
Benrath was built for the Palatinate Elector of Bavaria Karl Theodor in 1723-1796. under the direction of the architect Nicolas de Pigage. Houses for servants, guests and retinues (cavalry houses) are divided into separate outbuildings and built around the lake in the form of a horseshoe. They were completed in the style of "classicism"
From the kitchen, dishes were served through an underground tunnel. The park is equipped with additional buildings - greenhouses, in which exotic plants "hibernate". The greenhouses function to this day; in 2000, the Museum of Park Art was opened on their basis.
Benrath Palace also houses the Natural History Museum. Sightseeing tours in the palace are held at intervals of 1 hour in summer: from April 1 to October 31, and in winter: from October 1 to March 31 - every day, except Monday, from 11 am to 5 pm. On Saturdays and Sundays in summer, Benrath Castle is open until 18:00. A ticket for a complex tour costs 14 €.
Helltorf Castle
3 km north of the district of Allstadt on the territory of Angermund, it is worth visiting the castle Heltorf (Schloss Heltorf), preserved from the 19th century in its original form. Defensive structures: a moat, a bridge, watchtowers and fortress walls - belong to the XIV-XVI centuries. The palace is still inhabited by the descendants of Count von Spee and is closed to the public. But anyone can enjoy the English park laid out in 1796 (54 hectares).
In the park there is a summer pavilion with frescoes by Karl Mücke (1830s): “The Reconciliation of Frederick and the Pope in Venice”, “The Humiliation of the Citizens of Milan”, “The Coronation of Frederick I” - which are also available for free viewing. Open only in summer, on weekends (Sat, Sun) and public holidays.
Kalkum Castle
A visit to the park area around Kalkum Castle (next to Düsseldorf International Airport) will leave a deep impression. It is pleasant to wander through the preserved forest of the 16th century with hunting lodges and shady alleys. The castle itself with three entrance towers, hipped ceilings, narrow loopholes and a moat at the base of the defensive walls is municipal property.
Used as an administrative building and restoration workshops. Style - "Neapolitan Baroque". One of the pavilions is occupied by the memorial of the philosopher Ferdinand Lassalle.
Imperial Palace in Kaiserswerth
The ruins of the Imperial Palace (Kaiserpfalz Kaiserswerth) can tell a lot about themselves, but the details will be explained in the Kaiserswerth Museum. Fragments of the 6-meter masonry of the defensive walls, the foundations of the northern and southern parts of the palace, traces of a large hall, the foundation of a donjon with walls up to 4.5 meters thick and a cistern that goes underground for 13 meters to collect rainwater in case of sieges have been preserved. Eight meters of the catchment rises above the surface.
On the banks of the Rhine they fought thousands of years before the rise of the United Germany, they fought with their neighbors, they fought among themselves. Remains of Neanderthals were found near Düsseldorf (the very first find of a primitive man was found here). Then the militant Cro-Magnons came to the Rhine, displacing and exterminating their competitors. In incessant battles, the next (after Charlemagne and the Ottons) Great Emperor of the Roman Empire of the German nation Henry II gained power.
Henry II of Bavaria - Duke, after the canonization began to be called the Saint. The Bavarian who became king (1002) expanded his possessions, united counties and abbeys under his command, fought with the Poles, Czechs and Byzantium. The power-hungry Henry was crowned as the Anointed of God in 1018, after which all the German lands became part of a large state - from the Mediterranean to the North Seas. Before the unification, the Kaiserswerth Palace was mentioned in chronicles only in 1016. The mention occurred in connection with the transfer of the castle to Ezzo of Lorraine.
A generous gift, considering that the Emperor, the former duke of Bavaria, reclaimed his personal lands around Kaiserswerth, as illegally taken from him by the abbots of Cologne. The palace and castle Kaiserswerth became a kind of payment to the applicant from the Ottonian dynasty for withdrawing the claim to the imperial title. In 1062, the castle was captured by Archbishop Anno II. Three years later, Kaiserswerth was recaptured by Henry IV. A hundred years later, Frederick Barbarossky erects a new castle on the site of the old one. Having survived four sieges (in 1205, 1247, 1669 and 1702), the castle was destroyed by the combined troops of Brandenburg, the Netherlands and England.
In 1899, the excavations were led by Paul Klemen. Findings accompanying the excavations are exhibited in the Castle Museum
The museum is open on Saturdays from 14.00 to 17.00 and on Sunday from 11.00 to 13.00, then from 14.00 to 17.00.
Reinturm tower
At the end of 1978, the question arose of the need for a radio and television broadcast tower in Düsseldorf. The winner of the competition was a 240-meter tower made of monolithic two-layer reinforced concrete by architect Harald Deilmann. Moving the formwork on jacks, the shaft of two suction cylinders for the future Rheinturm was raised to a mark of 219 m. Construction continued with the construction of a basket with a diameter of 35.5 m. The technology is unique and applied for the first time.
4 elevators are used to lift tourists to the observation deck. Completed in 1981, the "onion" Rheinturm is visited annually by more than 300 thousand tourists. The observation deck is open from Sunday to Thursday - from 10.00 to 24.00, and on Friday and Saturday - from 10.00 to 01.00.
Ticket price: adult - 5€, children under 12 - 3€, teenagers under 18 - 4€. Get by trams No. 704, 709 and 719 to the stop Landtag / Kniebrücke or bus number 725.
royal alley
The Old City is separated from the New City by the Royal Alley. It is planted on both sides with chestnut trees, which have grown together with crowns and turned into a green tunnel. Here is the Schadowstrasse shopping street with incredibly expensive, but very fashionable boutiques, luxurious restaurants, cafes. In one of the buildings, the experimental theater group JuTA shows neo-art performances.
A decorative canal with narrow bridges without railings stretches along the alley. The waters of the canal originate from the gushing jets of the sculptural composition “Young Triton and Putti-Cherubs” (1900) by Friedrich Kubilier.
Hofgarten park
From the northeast, the Altstadt frames the Hofgarten park, laid out in 1557-1769. From the very beginning, the green zone was organized as a place of rest for the townspeople without charging any fee. The initiative is the first of its kind in Germany. Alleys and fountains, sculptural groups, the landscaped shore of Lake Landskrone at the northern point of the Jagerhof castle and the Neanderthal Museum.
Favorite places for tourists to take a selfie are the composition “Children are looking at a frog”, a monument to the painter Peter Cornelius at the entrance, the marble “Fallen Warrior”, “Bronze Baronesses”.
Rhine embankment
The embankment of the Old Town of Altstadt becomes a Promenade already during the reign of Duke Johann Wilhelm after his marriage to Jacobina of Baden in 1595. The castle and approaches to it are under construction. The demand for the aesthetic appearance of the city led to the creation in 1821 of the Academy of Arts, which until the beginning of the 20th century was located within the walls of the Düsseldorf castle. The adjoining part of the embankment here is called the Castle.
To the north is part of Tonhalle. To the south - Burgplatz and the Town Hall. Even further upstream is a section named after the Mannesmannufer skyscraper. Next - Apolloplatz and the Platz des Landtags. Opened in 1993, the Rhine Tunnel now serves the B1. New opportunities were used by talented architects Niklaus Fritschi, Benedikt Stahl and Günter Baum. For work on the improvement of the embankment in 1995 - 1997. German Union. architects awarded the first prize to the trio of authors for the skillful transformation of leisure places.
The glass dome of the KIT gallery functions as a restaurant in the evening. The exposition itself is open to the public from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (admission - 4 €).
Trams in this direction: 706, 708, 709. The square in front of KIT is a well-groomed lawn with frozen living sculptures and hawkers. Under the Rheinkniebrucke bridge there is a variety theatre, bicycle rental, and a bicycle path is laid from the coast of the Landtags along the entire Promenade. Behind the lawn, the doors of the unique Museum of Ceramics are open, where for the price of a ticket you can play with clay, sculpting your own masterpiece as a souvenir (adult ticket costs 10€, children ticket 5€).
Düsseldorf is one of the largest and most famous cities in Germany, which is the capital of North Rhine-Westphalia and is located in the western part of the state. Düsseldorf is located on both banks of the Rhine River, which gives a special touch.
Modern and historical sights contribute to the fact that the city, which has existed since the distant 1135, has won special attention from tourists. Despite the fact that Düsseldorf was damaged during the Second World War, the measures for its restoration were successfully carried out.
At present, the city is a large commercial and industrial center, at the same time attracting tourists from different countries.
Altstadt is the historical center of Düsseldorf, where numerous pubs, bars and restaurants, large and small shops are located. It is here that life boils almost around the clock.
The historic center starts from the Karlsplatz square, where the local market is located. A special atmosphere is felt even in the market.
Nearby is the central square, called Marktplatz. Zles traditionally hold winter Christmas markets and set up the city's main Christmas tree. The beauty of architecture surprises even sophisticated tourists.
Location: Heinrich-Heine-Allee, 40213.
Königsallee is King's Alley. The locals also call the street Kyo. It has existed since the 19th century and is one of the most beautiful and richest not only in Germany, but also in Europe. Fashionable boutiques, elite hotel complexes, famous art galleries are located here. Nearby is the Triton Fountain, which ennobles the appearance of the street.
Location: Konigsallee, 40212.
The town hall is located in the central part of Düsseldorf, and it includes three wings. The unique building is a precisely depicted letter P.
The town hall was built in the 16th century according to the best principles of the Renaissance style. The building is distinguished by an octagonal five-story tower with a spiral staircase, a bell from the 16th century.
Above the entrance to the town hall there is a balcony, from which, even today, the mayor of the city congratulates people during festive events.
Inside the town hall looks modern, but the atmosphere is still a testament to the rich and special history.
Location: Marktplatz - 2, 40213.
The Basilica of Saint Lambert was built at the end of the 13th century. The consecration took place in 1394.
The religious landmark is made according to the best principles of the Romanesque style. The main features of the basilica:
- Implementation of the longitudinal layout.
- Building high walls.
- Creation of a stone vault.
- Decoration of arches using polycircular technology.
St. Lambert's Basilica is one of the oldest religious buildings in Düsseldorf. Many pilgrims come here, as relics, the relics of saints are kept here.
Location: Stiftspl - 7, 40213.
The Church of St. Margaret is a chic medieval Catholic basilica built in the 13th century. This religious site is located near the market square.
Construction activities continued for several centuries, during which the church changed its appearance many times. For this reason, the white and red building combines the Romanesque and Gothic styles in an interesting way.
At the end of the 18th century, the church became a parish. The monastery complex was closed. In the 1980s, Pope John Paul II awarded the church the title of "minor basilica" and granted a new organ.
Location: Gerricusstrasse - 9.
The park complex was laid out back in 1557. Later, by order of Karl Theodor, the park was modified and made public. It is important to note that landscape design was originally carried out in the English manner, and architectural objects in the late Baroque style. A unique sculptural composition in the park are four donnas dressed in puffy skirts.
An interesting building is the Hunting Castle with a pink facade. Here is the Goethe Museum, which is one of the most popular museum centers in Düsseldorf.
At night, the benches located in the park begin to glow. This gives a special flavor to the park complex, which is pleasant to walk around at any time of the day.
Location: Heinrich-Heine-Allee.
The museum center began work in the 197s. It is dedicated to contemporary art and reveals new facets of the following areas of creativity:
- The photo.
- Design.
- Fashion.
- Architecture.
This direction was given in the 1990s. Initially, the institution worked as the Museum of Industry and Economics, but later changed its direction.
At the very beginning, more than half of the exposition was in permanent exhibitions. Now it often hosts temporary world-class exhibitions.
Location: Ehrenhof - 2.
Ehrenhof is one of the most famous museum complexes in Düsseldorf. Here are the following valuable exhibits:
- Paintings by famous artists of the 16th – 20th centuries.
- Handicrafts that allow you to better understand the city life and history of Düsseldorf.
Thus, the exposition has a close connection with the artistic activity, art, people and economy of Düsseldorf.
Location: Ehrenhof 4-5, 40479.
The Church of St. Martin is the first religious object in Düsseldorf that has survived to this day. The first mention of the temple can be found in the documents of the Carolingian era.
The remains of the church, which was destroyed during numerous establishments, belong to 700th year. At the beginning of the 11th century, it was possible to build a basilica with a flat roof and integrate the surviving details of the ancient building.
Today, the Church of St. Martin follows the best principles of the early Romanesque style, and it is skillfully complemented by a 13th-century tower. Unfortunately, only ancient frescoes have survived from the interior decoration. The altar, stained-glass windows and large bronze doors were created in the 20th century with the help of German artists.
Location: Gross St. Martin - 9.
The castle tower is the only object that has survived from the Düsseldorf castle complex, built in the 14th century.
The castle was constantly exposed to fires, which significantly destroyed the building. Restoration measures required significant time and financial investments. Despite this, after a fire at the beginning of the 16th century, it was possible not only to carry out restoration measures, but also to complete the construction of a brewery, a riding school, a stable, and a theater. In this form, the castle existed for about three hundred years. The last fire occurred in the 19th century, and the building burned down completely and restoration was no longer carried out. The ruins have been demolished.
Today, the castle tower continues to delight tourists. It houses the Museum of Navigation and Shipping, a restaurant.
Location: North Rhine-Westphalia.
The museum has existed since 1996. It was built on the spot where the first Neanderthal was found in Germany back in 1856.
The exposition is dedicated to human development and the theory of evolution. A better understanding of history is facilitated by the park, where the first stone tools are presented. Visits the museum every year over 170,000 people.
Location: Talstr - 300, 40822.
The Heine Museum is dedicated to the creative work and life of the great poet, who represents the Romantic era. The exposition is housed in an old building in which Heinrich Heine was born in 1797. Since 1970 the museum has been successfully developing.
The exposition includes:
- Manuscripts.
- The first buildings of the poet's books.
- Personal belongings dedicated to the history and activities of Heine.
On the ground floor there is a cozy literary cafe, so you can fully enjoy visiting the museum and touching the creativity, calm and nice atmosphere.
Location: Bilker Street 12-14.
Kalkum Castle occupies a special place among the many attractions of Düsseldorf. The beautiful building fits perfectly into the picturesque landscape, and the history of the castle complex goes back several centuries. Regular restoration activities contribute to the successful preservation of beauty and grandeur.
The first mention of the Kalkum land ownership can be found in the sources of 309, and then in 852. However, the manor's yard turned into a castle only after some time. In the 16th century, the old building was destroyed to build a new castle. It is important to note that the current building was built only at the beginning of the 19th century.
Attraction features:
- The castle, built in the Baroque style, is a quadrangle.
- There is a tower on every corner.
- The castle complex is complemented by a large courtyard and entrance gates.
- The park complex in the English style has survived to this day.
Kalkum Castle is an amazing landmark that has survived to this day.
Location: Kalkumer Schloßallee, 40489 .
The first mention of Helltorf Castle can be found in documents related to 1189. The castle complex was built to manage the economy on the right bank of the Rhine.
Since 1662, the owners of the unique building have been the von Schnee family. It is this family that continues to be the owner of the ancient castle. In 1796, a 54-hectare park complex was built next to the castle.
Heltorf Castle was renovated at the beginning of the 19th century. Today, the frescoes of the garden pavilion, the tower with a collection of old books are of particular value. The castle is open to visitors.
Location: Heltorfer Schloßallee - 100.
The mustard museum is located in the Lewenzenf brand store, where the popular seasoning is produced. The exposition is devoted only to mustard.
Visitors can see the raw materials, containers and machines that are required to successfully prepare their favorite condiment. On the big screen, you can see a film dedicated to the production process.
If you wish, you can take part in a tasting and even buy mustard of a famous German brand. It should be noted that the products are produced with the addition of different types of beer, fruits or chili peppers. Interesting knowledge and unique products are already available to museum visitors.
Location: Bergerstrasse - 29.
Benrath Palace is one of the greatest sights built in the Rococo style. Construction activities were started in 1755 and completed in 1770. The completed palace complex acquired the bright features of early classicism. The shape of a regular square emphasizes the amazing architectural performance of the landmark.
Location: Benrather Schloßallee 100-106.
The basis of the Goethe Museum exposition is the private collection of Anton Kippenberg, who owns the Insel book publishing house in the German city of Leipzig. Visitors can see unique exhibits related to Johann Wolfgang Goethe. The exposition is dedicated to the creative activity of the poet, his childhood and life, active travels. Moreover, a separate room is devoted to the work "Faust", which is the most important.
If you wish, you can carefully read the presented minerals and understand that Goethe was also interested in scientific activities. Part of the exposition is dedicated to the era in which the German poet lived. The total number of presented items is about 35 thousand.
Location: Jacobistrasse 2.
The Rohuskirche is dedicated to the victims of Auschwitz. The architectural design is distinguished by originality and courage, because the religious landmark reveals the unique facets of the futuristic style. The first building appeared in the 1890s, but during the war it was completely destroyed.
The modern temple was rebuilt in 1955 thanks to the efforts of the local community of Düsseldorf. Now the main building is made in the shape of an egg, and it is located on 12 columns, symbolizing the 12 apostles. On the next tower there is a statue of the crucified Jesus Christ without a crucifix and with a left hand, where the serial number of the concentration camp is written. This performance of the church allows you to reflect on the tragic moments of history.
Location: Prinz-Georg-Straße - 40477.
Düsseldorf is an amazing German city that allows you to discover the facets of both past eras and modernity. Every tourist will certainly find something special for themselves.
Düsseldorf (Germany) - the most detailed information about the city with a photo. The main attractions of Dusseldorf with descriptions, guides and maps.
City of Düsseldorf (Germany)
Düsseldorf is one of the most modern and economically developed cities in Germany, located in the west of the country. It is the capital of the North Rhine-Westphalia region and one of the largest cities in the Rhine-Ruhr region. Düsseldorf, along with Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Frankfurt am Main, forms the top five cities in which the industrial, economic and financial power of the country is concentrated. In addition, Düsseldorf is set for its nightlife and shopping, modern architecture and museums, fairs and various cultural events.
Geography and climate
Düsseldorf is located on the right bank of the Rhine at the confluence of the Düssel River almost in the center of the Rhine-Ruhr region. The city is part of the largest agglomeration in Germany - the Rhine-Ruhr, and is located in its southern part. The relief of the city is predominantly flat. The highest point of the city has a height of just over 160 meters above sea level.
The climate of Düsseldorf is temperate with a strong maritime influence. Summers are warm and humid, winters are mild. Snow rarely falls. In total, during the winter, snowy days are observed for no more than a couple of weeks. The average annual temperature is just over 10 degrees. The annual rainfall is 800 mm.
Practical Information
- The population is almost 600,000 people.
- Currency - euro.
- The official language is German.
- Visa - Schengen.
- Time zone - +1, +2 in summer.
- Tourist office - Marktstraße / Ecke Rheinstraße. Works from 10.00 to 18.00
Best time to visit
Düsseldorf can be visited all year round.
History
The first written mention of Düsseldorf dates back to the 12th century. Although there is archaeological evidence of Germanic settlements at the confluence of the Dussel River with the Rhine, dating back to the 5th-6th century. Dusseldorf received city status in 1288. This was preceded by a stubborn struggle with the bishop of Cologne.
At the end of the 14th century, the city became the seat of the von Bergs. Under the dukes, the city was significantly expanded. In the 17th century, Düsseldorf became the seat of the von Palatinate. At this time, active urban construction takes place, fortifications and walls are erected. True, despite this, the city was taken by the French in the first half of the 18th century during the Seven Years' War.
Düsseldorf - docks on the Rhine During the Napoleonic Wars, Düsseldorf becomes part of France again. After the defeat of Napoleon, the city returned to Prussia. At the end of the 19th century, Düsseldorf experienced rapid growth. During World War II, 90% of the city was destroyed during bombing raids. Düsseldorf has been the capital of the North Rhine-Westphalia region since 1946.
How to get there
Düsseldorf is one of the most important transport centers in Germany, with one of the largest airports and train stations in the country. Düsseldorf International Airport is the third largest in Germany and links the city to more than 150 destinations around the world. The air harbor is located 15 km from the main station, which can be reached in 15 minutes by city rail (lines S7 and S11, ticket price 2.5 euros) or by bus. Cologne Airport is also within an hour's drive.
Düsseldorf's main train station is also one of the largest in the country. Trains go here from almost all major cities in Germany and Europe.
It is also convenient to get to Düsseldorf by car. The city is connected to many famous autobahns - A3, A44, A46, A52, A57, A59.
Dusseldorf is a fairly large city with good transport infrastructure. Public transport is represented by trams, buses, metro and S-Bahn commuter rail network. A single ticket for 30 minutes costs 1.6 euros. A ticket for 90 minutes is 2.5 euros, a day ticket is almost 6 euros. Tickets for public transport can be bought at special vending machines or at metro stations.
Interestingly, the historic center of Düsseldorf is not very big. It is easy and convenient to explore on foot.
Shopping and shopping
Many small shops are located on the main pedestrian street Königsallee. Large supermarkets and chain stores can be found at the Liesegangstrasse / Schadowstrasse junction. Fashion lovers should look into the Flingern quarter. A large flea market is located at Aachener Platz, Ulenbergstraße 10.
Among local products, Killepitsch liqueur, Löwensenf mustard and local beer Bottles of Altbier are popular.
Food and drink
In Düsseldorf you can find establishments for every taste and budget. The lowest prices for food in street cafes, Asian restaurants, food courts in shopping centers and establishments with Italian cuisine.
The city is also known for its bars and nightlife. Many establishments of this type can be found in Allstadt, which is jokingly called "the longest pub in the world." In addition, the Media Harbor area is quite popular. The most common drink is locally produced dark beer.
Attractions
The historic center of Düsseldorf was almost completely destroyed during World War II. The old city and its sights have been carefully restored according to historical documents. Now it is one of the centers of urban life with many shops, restaurants and bars. The historic center of Düsseldorf is still illuminated by old gas lamps, which gives it a special charm.
Historic center of Düsseldorf. Castle tower in the center One of the central squares of the old town is the castle square. In the past, the castle-residence of local rulers was located here. Currently, only the castle tower remains from the castle. At its top is a coffee shop with a beautiful view of the Rhine. Also on the square you can look at an interesting sculptural composition with milestones in the history of Düsseldorf.
Basilica of St. Lambert is the oldest religious building in Düsseldorf and one of the hallmarks of the old city, built of brick in the Gothic style. If you walk along the street of the same name for 100 meters, you can find yourself in a quiet small square, Stiftsplatz.
The Rhine embankment is one of the most beautiful and popular places in Düsseldorf, a favorite place for walking citizens and tourists. Not far from the Basilica of St. Lambert has an interesting clock that shows not the time, but the current water level in the Rhine.
The Media Harbor block is located on the southern edge of the waterfront. This former harbor has now become a trendy place with bars and restaurants. The main landmark is the high Rhine Tower. South of the old center is also the baroque Karlstadt.
Dusseldorf Town Hall dates back to the 16th century and is located on the market square. The equestrian sculpture is dedicated to Johann Wilhelm, whom the townspeople themselves call Jan Well. Under this man there was a rapid growth and flourishing of the city. The sculpture itself is one of the most significant baroque equestrian sculptures north of the Alps. Not far from the town hall is the sculpture "Abandoned Boy".
July 10th, 2014 , 09:54 am
Düsseldorf was the first city that revealed to us the charm of being at the crossroads of countries and roads. Consider Düsseldorf as a starting point for short trips.
There are several reasons why this city was chosen as the starting point. Firstly, such a banal thing as the cost of air tickets: it seems to me that only Berlin is cheaper. Secondly, the Rhine-Ruhr conglomerate itself is interesting, consisting of a large number of cities. Thirdly, the land of North Rhine-Westphalia borders on Belgium and Holland, which opens up the possibility of traveling to these neighboring countries.
Initially, Dusseldorf appeared on our horizon precisely because of the proximity to Holland, we wanted to go to Amsterdam, urgently. Then the German visa was issued faster, so we decided to combine 2 countries in one trip. Dusseldorf fell in love with me right away (although, to my shame, we didn’t get to the embankment then, there was no Internet yet, there was no one to tell), but I probably won’t confess my love for Dusseldorf this time.
For those wishing to travel by rail, it is most convenient to take a hotel not far from the station, and preferably approximately in the middle between the station and Königsallee. In the city center, the shopping area and the catering area are separated, but there are a lot of nice restaurants in the station area. There is a famous Thai restaurant Sila Thai,
It allows you to travel within a day on regional trains for only 41 euros for the whole company. If you are at least 2 people, then it is more profitable than buying separate tickets, especially since this ticket is also a ticket for other types of public transport.
Arriving at the Central Station, you find yourself face to face with the Cologne Cathedral. He, like many of his fellows, appears in front of you suddenly and out of nowhere and simply amazes with its grandiosity and unusualness. For example, I do not believe that it was built by people.
There is a legend according to which the architect sold his soul to the devil. Considering the fact that the cathedral is still being completed, as it was written in that contract, it is impossible not to believe in this hypothesis. There are 2 versions of what will happen when the Cathedral is completed. According to the first: Cologne will disappear from the face of the Earth, according to the second: the end of the world will come. I personally do not want either one or the other, even if he stands in the forests to the delight of future generations.
It will probably be enough for a child to see the cathedral from all sides, but if you find yourself there at noon, then of course you should go in and listen to the organ. Somehow I was lucky to be in the Cathedral on November 11 at 11 o'clock. At this very time, the procession with banners and hymns enters the Cathedral, and outside at 11.11 the Carnival begins. The city is filled with people in beautiful carnival costumes. Surprisingly, they walk in organized groups, while each Juliet has her own Romeo, and the Beast has her own Beauty.
Let's get back to traveling with kids. Using your regional ticket, you can take the subway to Zoo Station.
There are immediately 3 "interesting" Zoo, Botanical Garden and cable car. The zoo is famous for its huge elephant. With zoology, I'm on you, but I can say that there are Indian, and African, and Javanese, and Thai elephants, and a bunch of others.
We were in November - the weather was fine, but in the Botanical Garden it was no longer very interesting. Although you can go there for half an hour. Then you can proceed to the cable car station. If you just want to ride and enjoy the panorama of the city, you can immediately ride back and forth.
Our goal was the famous Cologne Thermae, and the cable car is a very convenient way to get there. For urban therms, everything is very decent there.
And if you want to relax and swim, even if it is +5 outside, then you are there. The only downside is that there are no children's tickets in these terms and you will have to pay the same amount for a child as for an adult. If time permits, I would still go down to the Rhine. The embankments of the Rhine and the river itself are completely different in different cities. In Cologne, the embankment is less pretentious than in Düsseldorf, and the river itself is more seething.
It is impossible to visit Cologne and not drink the legendary Kölsch. The legends with which Kölsch is shrouded do honor to the entrepreneurial spirit of the Cologne people.
All guidebooks say that due to the fact that this is a top-fermented beer, its shelf life is limited and you can only taste the real Kölsch in Cologne. Moreover, it is served in small tall glasses with a volume of 200 ml, which allegedly makes it possible to feel the beauty of this drink. In other words, if you want to drink a liter, take 5 test tubes. In fairness, I can say that I had a chance to drink a 400 ml cask Kölsch in Aachen, and in one of the supermarkets in Dusseldorf I even managed to buy a bottled version of this drink. If you order 1 glass each, then the leisurely Cologne waiters will make you wait a long time for the second glass. Many believe that this is rudeness and bad manners of the staff. In fact, this is a traditional dismissive style and also a kind of trick. I do not advise you to order Halve Han in restaurants in Cologne, because this is nothing more than an ordinary sandwich with a rye bun. But the dish "Heaven and Earth" I would strongly advise you to try.
The second most convenient and most importantly rational trip that can be made from Dusseldorf is Amsterdam. If you buy tickets in advance on db.de, and the sale starts 3 months in advance, then a one-way ticket for the ICE high-speed train can be bought for 21 euros one way. Children under 14 ride for free. As a rule, a day trip from Düsseldorf is a six-hour stay in the city. For an initial acquaintance with the city, this is quite enough.
For example, for the last time as part of such a trip, we managed to get to the Rijksmuseum by tram,
run through the museum
take a walk along the embankment (we could even take a walk along the canals, but we just didn’t want to).
Seriously, and not in a hurry to have lunch, walk to Dam Square and return to the station, looking into the Red Light District on the way. And just before leaving, sit in a pleasant bar not far from the station.
Maybe this is not enough for someone, but then you probably need to go purposefully to Holland or at least plan 1 night in Amsterdam.
A short trip to Düsseldorf in late autumn or in December can be very interesting. During this period, the cost of tickets is minimal, and hotels are also not particularly crowded. In some places, sales begin as early as December 10th. But most importantly, there are Christmas markets everywhere. Living under the dull Moscow sky, by the end of November you start to get tired of everyday life and want a holiday.
It is difficult to afford the luxury of a long vacation with schoolchildren, so I limit myself to a trip to Düsseldorf for the spirit of the holiday.
At one time, you can visit the three most interesting fairs: Dusseldorf, Cologne and the most gingerbread fair in Germany - the fair in Aachen.
We planned to dedicate a whole day to the trip to Aachen. To do this, we bought a regional pass again and took the RE train, which runs every hour. The "surprise" for the topographic nerds was that the train was going through Cologne. So we had the joyful opportunity to dine in Aachen and dine in Cologne, which we did.
Aachen is a very interesting city, the capital of the Holy Roman Empire, the city of Charlemagne, in which the German emperors were crowned. The main attraction is the famous Aachen Cathedral. You can write endlessly about the cathedral and all the legends associated with it, I will limit myself to the fact that it is stunningly beautiful and many Christian shrines are stored there. The fairground is located near the Cathedral.
At this fair, the whole set of fair pleasures: this is flammkuchen (German pizza), and fragrant mulled wine, and so fond of me raibekuchen (analogous to potato pancakes, with some kind of divine taste).
Aachen is famous for its gingerbread. They are sold there in every shop in a variety of beautiful boxes. This is the perfect gift for the New Year holidays.
What is a trip to Aachen without visiting the famous thermal baths. Not without difficulty, we found a taxi rank and drove to the thermal complex
https://www.carolus-thermen.de/go/bad_aachen/english.html.
The terms here are sincere, there are a lot of places, few people. It’s a pity that we didn’t have enough time, since we planned to still have time to get to the fair in Cologne in the evening
In the vicinity of Aachen are the Belgian Liege and the Dutch Mastricht. Dutch Utrecht is exactly in the middle between Dusseldorf and Amsterdam. You can also go to Essen and Bonn. There are a lot of possibilities.
From Düsseldorf by train, if desired, you can reach both Brussels and Paris. But personally, such trips seem like adventures to me. The direct train to Paris Thalys goes via Brussels. Departure at 6 am, it turns out that if you return by the same direct train, the time in Brussels is about 10 hours without a road. It seems to me that this is very tiring, especially since Brussels, with all my love for it, the eye gets tired very quickly.
Paris... This magical city is worth not only a mass, but also a separate normal trip, and not for a day or even two, although if you really want to, you can drive there from Dusseldorf for a day, take a look with one eye.
