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 A broad variety of arts and crafts |
Ehrenhof 5 Pempelfort Dusseldorf, NRW 40479 Germany +49 211 899 2460 http://www.kunstmuseum-duessel... |
The Museum Kunst Palast (Palace of Arts Museum) contains a wide variety of art works from the Middle Ages to the present day. As well as its fine exhibition of European paintings and sculptures, the museum also houses a fine collection of glass work, graphics and crafts. The art nouveau glass collection is reputed to be the best in Germany. The museum is particularly proud of its pieces by the so-called 'Dusseldorf School', founded by Wilhelm von Schadow at the beginning of the 19th century and containing such noteworthy artists as Ferdinand Wilhelm Schirmer, Carl Friedrich Lessing, Wilhelm Preyer, Alfred Rethel, Johann Peter Hasenclever, Andreas and Oswald Achenbach. 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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 Expressionist museum buildings |
Ehrenhof Pempelfort Dusseldorf, NRW 40479 Germany |
Encircling the Ehrenhof, these dark brick, cubist buildings are one of Germany's finest examples of expressionist architecture. Erected for the 1926 Health Care Exhibition, the buildings now house a series of museums including the Kunstpalast art gallery and the Folk and Business Museum. The fantastic Rheinterrassen are also part of the complex. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 The former zoo |
Brehmplatz Düsseltal Dusseldorf, NRW 40239 Germany |
There were once animals to be seen at the Zoopark. However, this came to an arduous end after the bombings in World War II. Following this, no more animals were supplied. The park is situated directly behind the ice rink. The main attraction here is a sculpture by Kurt-Wolf von Borries of a bronze naked man lying down. The street and square are named after the founding father of the park, Alfred Brehm. The impressive stock of trees at the park make a visit more than worthwhile. 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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Beautiful park |
Fischerstraße Pempelfort Dusseldorf, NRW 40477 Germany |
Although the name indicates it, this small idyllic park is no longer a cemetery. It was a cemetery in the 19th century between 1805 and 1897. The somewhat lavishly shaped gravestones of Düsseldorf's great artistic and cultural personalities still remain from this time. To name but a few, the garden landscaper and creator of the Maximilian Weyhe establishment, the painter Alfred Rethel, the architect Wilhelm von Schadow and the dramatist Karl Immerman. The small park, located almost in the town center, is a romantic oasis, particularly in spring and summer. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Centre of the Jewish community |
Zietenstraße 50 Derendorf Dusseldorf, NRW 40476 Germany |
This synagogue, a bright building with colourful mosaic windows was built in 1958 near the original synagogue on Kasernenstraße which was pillaged and burned by Nazi sympathisers on Kristallnacht, 10 November 1938. A plaque has been put up in memory of the old synagogue and the victims of the Holocaust. The synagogue can be visited by appointment. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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War memorial |
Tonhalle Pempelfort Dusseldorf, NRW 40479 Germany |
The remnants of this war memorial to the members of the 39th Fusilier Regiment are located close to the Tonhalle. Created in 1928 by Jupp Rübsam, the humanistic sculpture immediately caused controversy in right-wing circles and was demolished as soon as the Nazis came to power. The Nazis erected their own memorial on the same site and this is still in place today, to the displeasure of many locals. The remains of the original sculpture (a torso), were erected near the original site in 1979 and serve as a reminder of terror and intolerance. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Park on the Rhine |
Cecilienallee Derendorf Dusseldorf, NRW 40474 Germany |
In a warm weather, this massive stretch of green, which borders the Rhine all the way between the Oberkassel and Theodor Heuss bridges, is a hot bed for walkers, joggers, inline skaters, picnickers and sunbathers. In a nutshell: there is always something going on here. About half way up there is a café-boat and huge beer garden. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Neo-Romanesque church |
Prinz-Georg-Straße Pempelfort Dusseldorf, NRW 40477 Germany |
This Neo-Romanesque church was built between 1890-95 but was nearly destroyed during a wartime air-raid. The main, dome shaped building we see today was erected in 1955. The enormous figure of Christ, sculpted by Bert Gerresheim in 1982, is particularly eye-catching. It is dedicated to St. Francis of Assisi and a concentration camp number is engraved on the left arm of the sculpture. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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