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 True-to-life sculpture |
Mittel-/Ecke Grabenstraße Altstadt Dusseldorf, NRW 40213 Germany |
One of the biggest eye-catchers in the old town, the sculpture of two fighting cocks in the middle of the pedestrian shopping zone is guaranteed to raise a smile. The sculptor, Seemann, said that his aim was not just to create an work of art that people could touch, but also to make something that everyone would talk about. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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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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 Secret garden |
Anna-Maria-Louisa-Medici-Platz Karlstadt Dusseldorf, NRW 40213 Germany |
Extremely small and hidden behind a high wall, it is very easy to overlook this wonderful baroque rose garden. Decorated with sculptures and busts, the garden also hosts the occasional open-air exhibition organised by the nearby City Museum. Two ancient sundials make sure that visitors don't forget the time. Well worth a look in if you are in the area. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Botanical garden |
Heinrich-Heine-Universität Wersten Dusseldorf, NRW 40225 Germany |
The Botanical Garden belongs to the university and is primarily used for teaching and research purposes, although it is also open to the general public. The focal point is the 18m-high green-house which accommodates plants from the Mediterranean and regions with a similar climate. Other parts of the garden are arranged according to ecological origins. The garden is well worth the trip out to the southern suburbs and is not just a place for die-hard botany fans. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Atmospheric square |
Burgplatz Altstadt Dusseldorf, NRW 40213 Germany |
Dominated by the historic Schlossturm tower, this busy square in the heart of the old town is filled with restaurants and cafés. Sitting here, watching the locals chat, visitors could be mistaken for thinking that they are in Tuscany or Umbria. Located next to the Rhine, Burgplatz makes the ideal starting point for a stroll along the promenade. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Beautiful department store |
Heinrich-Heine-Allee Altstadt Dusseldorf, NRW 40213 Germany |
The Neo-Classical Carsch Haus originally stood some 20m away from its present location but had to be moved when the underground was built. The historical art nouveau facade was removed bit by bit and then put back onto the new structure. The building houses an upmarket clothes store and several delicatessens. Concerts often take place in the restored iron pavilion which faces the building. 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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 Church in the heart of the old town |
Andreasstraße Altstadt Dusseldorf, NRW 40213 Germany |
Andreaskirche is home and the final resting place of Jan Wellem and his mausoleum is found here. The church is particularly interesting from an artistic point of view as it depicts the change of style during the transition from renaissance to baroque. The altar was built by Ewald Matare (originally demolished during the Second World War) and sets a bizarre contrast to its baroque surroundings. The entire building was based on the design of the Jesuit church in Neuberg (upon Danube). The client, for whom both buildings were being built, was Count Palatine Wolfgang Wilhelm who changed his residence from the Danube to the Rhine. 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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A large monument of Dusseldorf's history |
Burgplatz Altstadt Dusseldorf, NRW 40213 Germany |
On the occasion of the 700th city jubilee in 1988, the home team 'Düsseldorfer Jonges' founded this monument commemorating the history of Dusseldorf. It was designed by sculptor Bert Gerresheim. At first sight, the monument looks confusing to onlookers. You have to read the monument from left to right like a book. For example, the helmets and breast plates are a reminder of the battle of Worringen in which Dusseldorf partook and achieved its rise to an independent city, the proud mountain lion which is positioned next to a market cart, a clue to the market rights acquired in 1288. In order to understand these and other symbolic depictions, visitors can obtain a brochure containing comprehensive explanations from the town hall. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Museum of local history |
Bergerallee 2 Karlstadt Dusseldorf, NRW 40213 Germany +49 211 899 6170 |
The oldest museum in the city, the Stadtmuseum contains a fascinating exhibition about the history of Dusseldorf from the Stone Age to the present day. The main focus is on the rise of the city as an industrial and financial center, but there are also good sections dealing with the Jülich-Kleve-Berg era (14-16th century), the art scene in the Weimar Republic, the effect of the Nazi era and the city today. The exhibition deals with all the city's many facets, including a fashion show featuring clothes from the last three centuries. 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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Museum of picture frames |
Bilker Straße 5 Karlstadt Dusseldorf, NRW 40213 Germany |
Housed in one of Dusseldorf's most attractive 18th century buildings, the Altes Haus in the old town, this fascinating museum contains over 1,200 picture frames ranging from ornate Gothic pieces to bombastic baroque works. The main part of the collection is made up of 16th century Italian frames. The museum also contains a display of old photos and maps of Dusseldorf. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Royal park in the city centre |
Heinrich-Heine-Allee Innenstadt Dusseldorf, NRW 40212 Germany |
Without doubt the biggest and most beautiful inner-city park, the Hofgarten was originally designed in the 16th century as a pleasure garden for the royal family. The garden was allowed to fall into ruin by successive rulers but was rebuilt by Prince Karl Theodor in 1769, partly in order to create jobs for the local populace. Although it was destroyed during the French occupation of the city in the early 19th century, Napoleon immediately gave orders for it to be rebuilt. The result was the typical English landscape garden which visitors can still admire today. The park contains numerous statues and sculptures and is popular with joggers and sunbathers. 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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Culture and Science |
Ehrenhof 2 Altstadt Dusseldorf, NRW 40479 Germany +49 211 892 6690 http://www.nrw-forum.de |
The opening of the North Rhine Westphalian forum for Culture and Science took place in the autumn of 1998 at the Dusseldorf Ehrenhof. The event hall, that is supported by both the county of North Rhine Westphalia and other institutions, is a place where the union between culture and science is promoted. Relevant exhibitions in the fields of media, fashion, communication and research which occupy themselves with scientific or societal questions are displayed and their link with their cultural background researched. Over and above that, the NRW Forum functions as a place for cultural and political discussion. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Chiming clock with mechanical figures |
Schneider-Wibbel-Gasse 5 Altstadt Dusseldorf, NRW 40213 Germany +49 211 836 9927 |
Five times a day (at 11a, 1p, 3p, 6p & 9p), locals and tourists gather in front of the carillon to marvel at the glockenspiel, a chiming clock with mechanical figures which re-enact the story of 'Schneider Wibbel'. Wibbel was a dressmaker who insulted Napoleon and was sent to prison. Instead of going to prison himself, Wibbel sent his apprentice, who died in jail, leading everyone to believe Wibbel was dead, while in reality, he was alive. Over the centuries, Wibbel has come to represent the typical, 'clever Rhinelander'. Schneider-Wibbel-Gasse, a small street in the centre of the old town is also named after the cunning dressmaker. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Museum, library and archives |
Bilker Straße 12-14 Dusseldorf, NRW 40213 Germany +49 211 899 5571 http://www.duesseldorf.de/kult... |
Heinrich Heine (1797-1856) is regarded as one of Germany's greatest writers. The centrepiece of the Institute is an exhibition documenting his life, his work and the influence which he has had upon German literature over the centuries. The library, which includes the manuscript department of the regional and city library, is a starting point for literary research, and the archives cover the fields of literature, music, art and science. This unique cultural institution not only allows scholars access to research material, but is also a forum for communication and critical discussion. Admission (Museum): EUR2, concessions EUR1. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Ceramic and porcelain museum |
Schulstraße 4 Karlstadt Dusseldorf, NRW 40213 Germany +49 211 899 4210 |
Founded in 1904, the Hetjens Museum's collection comprises of over 10,000 pieces of earthenware, stoneware, and porcelain from the Middle East, East Asia, Africa, America, and Europe. The oldest exhibit dates back to 6000 B.C and new pieces by contemporary artists are continually being added to the collection. Although this is one of only four institutes in the world which displays ceramics from every culture and every epoch, the main focus is on Islamic, Mediterranean and far Eastern ceramics as well as baroque-period porcelain. Special exhibitions, tours and ceramic courses are also organized. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Bridge guard |
Oberkasseler Brücke Altstadt Dusseldorf, NRW 40213 Germany |
The sculptured Saint Nepomuk is located on the east side of the Oberkasseler bridge and was created by Bert Gerresheim. The theme of this statue is "silent revolution", as the patron saint of Bohemia, Johannes von Nepomuk, was made a martyr of the Silent Revolution in the 14th century. He refused to agree to political misuse of power even while being tortured. The similarities of his features to the Danzig priest Jerzy Popieluszko are intended, since Popieluszko was interrogated, tortured and then drowned in similar circumstances to Nepomuk. An inscription on the feet of this figure remembers the Düsseldorf communist Hilarius Gilges, who was killed by the Nazis in 1933 and was discovered at the foot of the Oberkasseler bridge. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Navigation Museum |
Burgplatz 30 Düsseldorf-Altstadt Dusseldorf, NRW 40213 Germany |
In the last remainin section of the castle, the tower, visitors can get a comprehensive insight into the history of inland navigation, viewing approximately 120 models. From the really primitive beginnings to steam ships, every item has its place here. In the cellar of the tower during restauration, traces of a 13 century enclosure were uncovered. The castle tower, with its eight floors, located directly on the Rhine is the perfect place for the inland navigation museum. 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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Historic old town |
Heinrich-Heine-Allee Dusseldorf, NRW 40213 Germany |
Sometimes known as 'the longest bar in the world' Dusseldorf's Altstadt - the Old Town - contains some 200 bars, cafés and restaurants. Despite its relatively small size, the crowds flock here at the weekend, filling most of the bars to bursting point. But the Altstadt isn't just for night owls. Row upon row of atmospheric old town houses have been converted into shops and boutiques offering all a discerning shopper could possibly wish for. Culture vultures are also spoilt for choice, with places like the Hetjens Museum, Film Museum, Stadtmuseum, Heinrich Heine Institute and Palais Wittgenstein attracting visitors from far and wide. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Joins the city to Neuss |
Neben dem Flughafen Dusseldorf, NRW Germany |
The Südbrücke came to life in 1951. It was the first fully welded, heavy weight steel bridge with such a large width. It adjoins the south of the city with Neuss. If you cross the bridge and look downstream you will see the magnificent railway bridge. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Large administration block |
Bastionstraße 39 Karlstadt Dusseldorf, NRW 40213 Germany |
The state of Nordrhein-Westfalen was founded in the Stahlhof in 1948. Dusseldorf's first administrative building was constructed in 1904 by Johannes Radtke by order of the steel association. The symmetrical edifice was built around two courtyards. The vertical line effect is effectuated by the powerful plastic structuring of the projection and reflection of the facade. Much of the entrance hall and stairwell has been constructed in marble. The magnificent paintings hanging on the walls depict scenes from steel manufacturing. This powerful structure now houses the Administrative Court. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Statue of our Lady |
Orangeriestraße/Maxplatz Karlstadt Dusseldorf, NRW 40213 Germany |
The Mariensäule (Statue of Our Lady), is amazingly Dusseldorf's only surviving religious monument. Created by sculptor Gottfried Renn in 1854, the statue is a celebration of the Immaculate Conception. Its location in the heart of the antique district is one of the prettiest parts of town. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Plastic art |
Ehrenhof 2 Düsseldorf-Pempelfort Dusseldorf, NRW 40479 Germany +49 211 899 2460 |
This museum is entirely devoted to the world of plastic. The collection includes exhibits from the early days of synthetic material, including everyday items like celluloid bowls from the late 19th century, revolutionary bakelite designs from the forties and fifties and contemporary household items as well as a fascinating display of plastic art. All in all, this is a thoroughly interesting exhibition close to the Kunstmuseum im Ehrenhof. 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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Memorial to the victims of Nazism |
Mühlenstraße 29 Altstadt Dusseldorf, NRW 40213 Germany +49 211 899 6205 http://www.ns-gedenkstaetten.d... |
Founded in 1987, this memorial documents the persecution of Jews, communists and gypsies in Dusseldorf during the Nazi era. The building in the old town used to be a prison for political prisoners before being taken over by the German Army in 1934. As well as hosting temoprary exhibitions on a variety of topics, the memorial contains a permanent exhibition entitled Persecution and Resistance in Düsseldorf, 1933-45. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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