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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 |
 Photo: Dennis Brockerhoff |
 Photo: Niko Kunze  |
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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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 Photo: Davina Gifford |
 Photo: Rina Rudyanto |
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 Photo: Felix Flemming |
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 Photo: Mareike Kuhn |
 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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Modern city gate |
Ernst-Gnoß-Straße Unterbilk Dusseldorf, NRW 40219 Germany +49 211 6000 6000 |
Built in 1998, the Stadttor or City Gate is perhaps Dusseldorf's finest example of contemporary architecture. Towering 80m over the harbour and media district, the glass building houses numerous offices, media centres and lawyers' practices. The huge, round steel columns have been intentionally left visible, and the design has won several awards. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Martin Stelbrink |
 Photo: IsoldeMaessen |
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Japanese culture centre |
Brüggener Weg 6 Niederkassel Dusseldorf, NRW 40547 Germany +49 211 577 9180 |
This Japanese culture centre was built in the late eighties by the Japanese community. The majority of Japanese people who are residents of Düsseldorf, live in the Oberkassel/Niederkassel areas of the city to the left of the Rhine. There is even a Japanese school. On the grounds of the Japanese culture centre, there's a shin-Buddhist temple and pagoda, which are of course embedded in a typical Japanese garden with an artistic pond. The willing visitor to this place will be brought closer to Japanese culture by the numerous talks and events which take place here. 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 |
 Photo: Bruno D Rodrigues |
 Photo: Björn Höger |
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Imperial Ruins |
Burgallee Dusseldorf 40489 Germany +49 221 17 2020 |
Located in Kaiserswerth, the ruins of a monastery built around 700 is a living history and a must see when in Düsseldorf. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Ancient outlying district |
Im Norden von Düsseldorf Dusseldorf, NRW 40489 Germany |
Kaiserswerth has an extremely historical past. It first belonged to Düsseldorf in 1929. A bishop of the English mission founded a Benedictine monastery in the year 700 and in the ninth century a palace was started which became the Kaiserinsel (King's Island). The famous King Barbarossa subsequently allowed it to be expanded. Because it was bombed in the Spanish war of succession, only the ruins can be seen today but these are still well worth seeing. All hell breaks loose in the summer, particularly in the neighbouring castle with its cosy beer garden. The Suitbertus Stiftsplatz (square) with the former collegiate church St. Suitbertus, which dates from the 11th century, is atmospheric as well and you'll come across the birthplace of Friedrich von Spee here. This city district, located in the north, is always good for a trip, especially in the summer. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: DocDee |
 Photo: Dirk Bartkowiak |
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 Photo: Sean Coffelt |
 Photo: Olaf Storbeck |
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 Photo: Anne Sommer |
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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 |
 Photo: stanislav.smirnov |
 Photo: Nacho Cabanes |
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 Photo: Jacob Lehrbaum |
 Photo: Angloteuton |
 Photo: Douglas Martin |
 Photo: Peter W.O. Schubert |
 Photo: Coen Meerbeek |
 Photo: Grace Padilla |
 Photo: Diederik van de Scheur |
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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 |
 Photo: Kristiyan Kirchev |
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Triple towers |
August-Thyssen-Straße 1 Innenstadt Dusseldorf, NRW 40211 Germany |
The Thyssen Building, headquarters of the multinational conglomerate Thyssen-Krupp, is one of Dusseldorf's most striking modern landmarks. Known by locals as the 'Triple Towers' because of its three parallel structures, the glass and steel building towers high over the city. Built in 1956-60, the Thyssen Building is advantageously located near the Schauspielhaus and Jan-Wellem-Platz. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Jason smart |
 Photo: Stephanie |
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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 |
 Photo: Jason smart |
 Photo: German Vidal |
 Photo: Mohd Fadly |
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