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Benrath Palace

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

Benrath Palace photo by Dennis Brockerhoff

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KAISERPFALZ AM RHEIN

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

Kaiserswerth

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

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Langen Foundation

Arty party Raketenstation Hombroich 1
Neuss
Dusseldorf, NRW 41472
Germany
+49 2182 5 7010
http://www.langenfoundation.de The lush environs of Langen Foundation coupled with astounding scenic beauty creates an aura of wonder and awe. Located in the beautiful Hombroich region, Langen Foundation houses modern Western and Japanese art. Find works of Cezanne, Uecker, Warhol, and Polke among scores of artists that adorn the walls. The erstwhile NATO base is also a venue for social dos, corporate functions, fashion shows, and the like. Artists, social researchers, and others also reside here.

Review © 2007, Wcities

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