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 Square behind the station |
Hauptbahnhof/Ostausgang Innenstadt Dusseldorf, NRW 40227 Germany +49 211 892 9097 |
The square behind the station was modernized during the early eighties. The post-modern atmosphere is clarified by the many large office buildings, the college which is situated here, water pools and a couple of big stainless steel sculptures by the artist Klaus Ante. The square is named after the writer Bertha von Suttner who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1905. In summer, the resident cafe puts tables outside and generates a feeling of southern flair. The square is very busy, partly due to its location. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 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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 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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 Homage to Germany's greatest playwright |
Schloss Jägerhof, Jacobistraße 2 Innenstadt Dusseldorf, NRW 40211 Germany +49 211 899 6262 |
Schloss Jägerhof is home to the biggest private collection of items dealing with the great German writer, J.W. Goethe. Founded by publishers Anton and Katharina Kippenberg, the museum is divided into ten different sections dealing with Goethe's life and times. Visitors can admire over a thousand exhibits, including original manuscripts, letters, first editions, pictures, coins, medals, glass and porcelain from the 18th century. Goethe himself never lived in Dusseldorf, but he visited the city on several occasions between 1774-92. 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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Designer boulevard |
Königsallee Dusseldorf, NRW 40212 Germany |
When it was built in 1804, the 'Kö', as it is affectionately known to locals, was situated in a slightly run-down area on the edge of the city. As Dusseldorf grew, the street became more central and things really took off after a face-lift at the start of the 20th century. An underground station was opened, the pavements were widened and the street lamps, kiosks and telephone boxes were restored. Nowadays the boulevard is Dusseldorf's number one shopping street and has enhanced the city's reputation as being one of Europe's major fashion centres, but has also lent it a reputation for being somewhat snobbish. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Modern well |
Platz der Deutschen Einheit Innenstadt Dusseldorf, NRW 40210 Germany |
This well was built by the regional central bank in 1988 to commemorate the 700th anniversary of the city. In the absence of a proper name, it was simply named the Mackbrunnen after its builder, Heinz Mack. The futuristic creation, which seems somewhat strange. Fountains spurt a veil of water over the well between three large and different steel sides and is located on the German Unity Square, right by the high rise buildings of the financial institutions and the Rhine stock exchange, which somehow seems to suit it. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Modern junction |
Konrad-Adenauer-Platz 14 Innenstadt Dusseldorf, NRW 40210 Germany +49 211 1 9419 http://www.bahn.de |
On the site where today's Düsseldorf main train station stands, the "Central People's station" was erected in 1891. Between 1934 and 1936 a new station building was built, which has become, thanks to many modernisation and renovation measures, one of Düsseldorf's most modern buildings. Today, 1130 trains on average come here each day and 150,000 passengers pass through. To make the Main Station as pleasant as possible, there is a wide variety of shops and services available here, which range from cafés and Deutsche Bahn (German Rail) service points to magazine stands. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Idyllic little park |
Jacobistraße Pempelfort Dusseldorf, NRW 40211 Germany |
Malkasten House is home to Dusseldorf's art society and behind it lies one of the prettiest parks in the city. The park can only be reached through the restaurant, but it is well worth the effort. Landscaped in the English and Dutch styles and with the tiny River Dussel flowing through the middle, Malkastenpark is a truly idyllic spot which not many people know about. A small beer garden is open in the summer. 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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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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Theatre museum |
Hofgärtnerhaus, Jägerhofstraße 1 Pempelfort Dusseldorf, NRW 40479 Germany |
The Theatre Museum provides an overview of Dusseldorf and Germany's 400-year-old theatrical history. Rotating exhibitions dealing with specific actors, singers, dancers, directors, stage and costume design, architecture, technology and aesthetics give a fascinating insight into theatrical life over the centuries. The Dumont-Lindemann-Archiv (named after the founder of the Düsseldorfer Schauspielhaus) forms the backbone of the collection. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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