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Dusseldorf - lively provincial capital and the centre of the Rhineland. It is home to
 The prince on horseback |
Marktplatz Altstadt Dusseldorf, NRW 40213 Germany |
Standing proudly in the middle of Marktplatz, 'The Rider' is Dusseldorf's oldest statue and is widely regarded as one of the most outstanding Baroque statues north of the Alps. Created by court sculptor Gabriel de Grupello in 1711, the statue portrays Prince Jan Wellem on horseback. The prince himself was responsible for erecting many of Dusseldorf's most impressive buildings, few of which survived the Second World War. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Late baroque royal residence |
Benrather Schloßallee 104 Dusseldorf, NRW 40597 Germany +49 211 899 7271 http://www.benrath.com/ben_sch... |
Located in the village of Benrath (a suburb of Dusseldorf since 1929), this summer residence was erected in 1756-73 in the middle of a spacious park bordered by the Rhine by electoral Prince Carl Theodor von Pfalz-Sulzbach. Designed by Nicolas de Pigage, the residence is a fine example of the transition from late baroque to classical architecture. The main building contains some exquisite furniture and 18th century paintings, while the west wing is home to the Benrath Natural History Museum, a fine exhibition outlining the historical development of the Rhine-Ruhr area. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fountain in the heart of the old town |
Burgplatz Dusseldorf, NRW 40213 Germany http://www.duesseldorf.de/pres... |
The Radschläger (Cartwheel Fountain) is without doubt one of the symbols of Dusseldorf. Erected in 1954 by Alfred Zschorsch in the middle of Burgplatz, this fantastic fountain harks back to the days when the youth of Dusseldorf used to cartwheel in front of spectators, who would then throw them a few pennies as a reward for their efforts. Situated between the old town and the Rhine, the fountain is a popular meeting place for locals young and old. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 The leaning tower of Dusseldorf |
Stiftsplatz Altstadt Dusseldorf, NRW 40213 Germany +49 211 13 2326 |
One of Dusseldorf's most visible landmarks is St. Lambert's Church, a Romanesque construction which boasts a leaning tower to rival that of Pisa. While countless legends have been invented to explain this phenomenon, the most plausible was given by the sexton: the wood was still damp when the tower was erected, so when it dried it expanded and made the tower lean. Originally built in the 13th century, the church was reconstructed in 1394 and has changed little since. St. Lambert's also contains a host of religious relics including the bones of St. Apollinaris, the patron saint of Dusseldorf. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Dusseldorf's no. 1 concert hall |
Ehrenhof 1 Pempelfort Dusseldorf, NRW 40479 Germany +49 211 899 6123 http://www.duesseldorf.de/kult... |
This fascinating building, located next to Oberkassel Bridge on the Rhine, used to be a planetarium; but the only evidence left of its former incarnation is the dome-shaped roof. The Tonhalle is now the city's premier concert hall and hosts classical, jazz, rock and pop concerts by top international acts. Readings and recitals take place in the rotunda. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Film museum |
Schulstraße 4 Karlstadt Dusseldorf, NRW 40213 Germany +49 211 899 2490 http://www.duesseldorf.de/kult... |
Founded in 1993, Dusseldorf's Film Museum is more a fascinating elucidation of the technical side of film-making than it is a homage to the stars of the silver screen. Visitors can explore the film studio (complete with cameras, microphones, wind machines and the like) and learn about the effects of light (a prerequisite for film-making) in a series of labyrinth-like dark rooms. The museum organizes tours, seminars and workshops, and also boasts a library containing some 2,600 films, 200,000 photos, 20,000 posters and 20,000 documents. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fountain in Hofgarten |
Hofgarten Innenstadt Dusseldorf, NRW 40212 Germany |
Sitting in the middle of the Hofgarten is a fountain featuring Triton, the son of Poseidon and Amphitrite, carrying a trident and shell-trumpet and spurting water high into the air. The fountain is known as the 'Gröne Jong' or 'Green Lad', because of the colour which it has assumed over the years. Unfortunately, like so many other fountains in the city, it is often dry. The reason for this is not lack of water but because the ground water is polluted with a high concentration of chlorinated hydrocarbons. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fascinating aquarium and natural history museum |
Kaiserswerther Straße 380 Dusseldorf, NRW 40474 Germany +49 211 899 6150 |
A great place for kids and adults alike, the Löbbecke Museum and aquarium is home to over 550 species of fish, reptiles, mammals and insects. Containing 80 aquariums, a tropical greenhouse, numerous insect cabinets and a fantastic section about the evolution of man, this is one of the region's most impressive natural history resources. A visit to the aquarium could be combined with a walk around the Nordpark which surrounds the museum. Admission EUR5.50, concessions EUR3.50. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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North Rhine Westphalian art collection |
Grabbeplatz 5 Altstadt Dusseldorf, NRW 40213 Germany +49 211 8 3810 http://www.kunstsammlung.de |
Built by Danish architects in 1986 to house the art collection of the state of North Rhine Westphalia, this building is one of Dusseldorf's most instantly recognizable landmarks. The collection itself was founded in 1960 when the state bought 88 paintings by Paul Klee. Klee taught at Dusseldorf's Academy of Art before being forced into exile in 1933. The main part of the collection deals with pre-war art: fauvism, expressionism, cubism, the Blue Rider and Pittura Metafisica movements as well as dadaism, surrealism, constructiveness, Bauhaus and de Stijl. The second section of the collection features post-1945 art, ranging from abstract expressionism to the work of Joseph Beuys. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Town hall |
Marktplatz 1 (Altstadt) Dusseldorf, NRW 40213 Germany +49 211 8991 |
Built in 1573, the Town Hall still looks much the same as the day it was erected. Situated on Marktplatz, in the heart of the old town, the building is part of a larger complex which includes the Grupello House and other administrative buildings. The Statue of Prince Jan Wellem on Horseback overlooks the entire scene. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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