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Düsseldorf/North Rhine-Westphalia Travel Information
| Düsseldorf : Introduction
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| Düsseldorf |
The heart of Düsseldorf pulsates in the beautiful Old Town. The little lanes with their narrow-gabled town houses are home to around 260 pubs - where the locally-brewed top-fermented Altbier is served - gourmet restaurants, discotheques and night clubs. But Duesseldorf also has the reputation of being the most elegant shopping city in Germany. The Koenigsallee, a veritable fashion promenade plays host to numerous exclusive shops. Combining the legendary good cheer of the Rhineland with the cosmopolitan charm of an international exhibition city, Düsseldorf offers the visitor a wealth of memorable sights and experiences. Eighteen museums, the German Opera House, countless theatres large and small and numerous other attractions all attest to the city's standing as a major arts centre. Düsseldorf is also a paradise for shoppers - the Königsallee with its classy shops and pavement cafés is now firmly established as the unofficial public catwalk for the latest fashion trends. |
| Culture |
The art-loving Elector Jan Wellem and his wife Anna Maria Luisa of Tuscany from the house of Medici, were the founders of Dusseldorf´s first cultural in the 17th and 18th century. Heinrich Heine, whose 200th birthday was celebrated in 1997, Clara and Robert Schumann as well as Felix Mendelssohn-Bartoldy consolidate Dusseldorf´s claim to fame in the cultural world. Artistic impulses often originated from the Academy for Art in Dusseldorf and names such as Paul Klee and Paul Beuys are associated with it. After the Second World War the Rhinish city blossomed into an international trade and exhibition city. Nowadays, commerce and culture both shape the capital city of North Rhine-Westphalia. The Dusseldorf cultural scene encompasses traditional and avant-garde, classical and glamorous. The world-famous art collection NRW, the highly acclaimed Deutsche Oper am Rhein, and the Dusseldorfer Schauspielhaus, the artistic home of Gustaf Gründgens are major cornerstones in Dusseldorf´s reputation as a cultural city. Other highlights are e.g. the Musical theatre, the Löbbecke Museum/Aqua-Zoo and Benrath Castle. Thousands stream into historic Dusseldorf Old Town for the Rhinish carnival and the largest funfair on the Rhine, but also to experience the charm and gusto of the people here. The exclusive Königsallee and the splendid Rheinpromenade are the perfect setting for a stroll. |
| Attractions |
The Benrath Palace is one of Duesseldorf's main attractions where the parkscape and architecture harmonize in a beautiful manner. In the market place lies the historic Town Hall and the Jan Wellem Statue. The St Lambertus Basilica is characterized by a slightly twisted spire whilst the St Andreas Church is a jewel of baroque-style buildings. The town's Burgplatz, which has received an award as one of the finest German squares from the post-war years, opens on to the Rhine with the Old Castle Tower. The Königsallee called 'The Koe' is one of the most scintillating shopping boulevards in the world, whilst the Rhine Embankment Promenade, Düsseldorf's second promenade is an invitation to a walk along the river Rhine. Also beautiful to see is the legendary music hall, Roncalli's Apollo Variete, which offers a unique blend of humour and entertainment, as well as culinary attractions. |
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