Schmap Dusseldorf Sights & Attractions

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Dusseldorf - Sights & Attractions - Bilk
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Old Church of St. Martin

Oldest church in town

Martin-/Ecke Bachstraße
Bilk
Dusseldorf, NRW 40223
Germany

Built in the 12th century upon the foundations of an even older church, this small romantic basilica is the oldest church in the city. It owes its continued existence to the fact that back in the 19th century, when the church was being renovated, its tower had to be kept intact because it served as a triangulation point for the Bilk observatory. A telescope serves as a reminder of this story.

Review © 2007, Wcities

People's Garden

A park for the people Kruppstraße
Oberbilk
Dusseldorf, NRW 40227
Germany
The Volksgarten is actually part of Südpark. It was in fact the nucleus of the Bundesgartenschau (Federal Garden Show) grounds. In spite of this, the locals regard it as an independent park. In 1902 it was made into a recovery ground for the workers residing in Bilk. Nowadays, the park consists of vast amounts of grassland and a small lake which is often the centre for BBQs in the summer. At the entrance you will come across 24 huge clocks installed by the artist Klaus Rinke.

Review © 2007, Wcities