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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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 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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 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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Fountain in the heart of the old town |
Burgplatz Dusseldorf, NRW 40213 Germany http://www.duesseldorf.de/pres... |
The Radschläger (Cartwheel Fountain) is without doubt one of the symbols of Dusseldorf. Erected in 1954 by Alfred Zschorsch in the middle of Burgplatz, this fantastic fountain harks back to the days when the youth of Dusseldorf used to cartwheel in front of spectators, who would then throw them a few pennies as a reward for their efforts. Situated between the old town and the Rhine, the fountain is a popular meeting place for locals young and old. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Church in the heart of the old town |
Andreasstraße Altstadt Dusseldorf, NRW 40213 Germany |
Andreaskirche is home and the final resting place of Jan Wellem and his mausoleum is found here. The church is particularly interesting from an artistic point of view as it depicts the change of style during the transition from renaissance to baroque. The altar was built by Ewald Matare (originally demolished during the Second World War) and sets a bizarre contrast to its baroque surroundings. The entire building was based on the design of the Jesuit church in Neuberg (upon Danube). The client, for whom both buildings were being built, was Count Palatine Wolfgang Wilhelm who changed his residence from the Danube to the Rhine. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The leaning tower of Dusseldorf |
Stiftsplatz Altstadt Dusseldorf, NRW 40213 Germany +49 211 13 2326 |
One of Dusseldorf's most visible landmarks is St. Lambert's Church, a Romanesque construction which boasts a leaning tower to rival that of Pisa. While countless legends have been invented to explain this phenomenon, the most plausible was given by the sexton: the wood was still damp when the tower was erected, so when it dried it expanded and made the tower lean. Originally built in the 13th century, the church was reconstructed in 1394 and has changed little since. St. Lambert's also contains a host of religious relics including the bones of St. Apollinaris, the patron saint of Dusseldorf. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A large monument of Dusseldorf's history |
Burgplatz Altstadt Dusseldorf, NRW 40213 Germany |
On the occasion of the 700th city jubilee in 1988, the home team 'Düsseldorfer Jonges' founded this monument commemorating the history of Dusseldorf. It was designed by sculptor Bert Gerresheim. At first sight, the monument looks confusing to onlookers. You have to read the monument from left to right like a book. For example, the helmets and breast plates are a reminder of the battle of Worringen in which Dusseldorf partook and achieved its rise to an independent city, the proud mountain lion which is positioned next to a market cart, a clue to the market rights acquired in 1288. In order to understand these and other symbolic depictions, visitors can obtain a brochure containing comprehensive explanations from the town hall. 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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Navigation Museum |
Burgplatz 30 Düsseldorf-Altstadt Dusseldorf, NRW 40213 Germany |
In the last remainin section of the castle, the tower, visitors can get a comprehensive insight into the history of inland navigation, viewing approximately 120 models. From the really primitive beginnings to steam ships, every item has its place here. In the cellar of the tower during restauration, traces of a 13 century enclosure were uncovered. The castle tower, with its eight floors, located directly on the Rhine is the perfect place for the inland navigation museum. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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North Rhine Westphalian art collection |
Grabbeplatz 5 Altstadt Dusseldorf, NRW 40213 Germany +49 211 8 3810 http://www.kunstsammlung.de |
Built by Danish architects in 1986 to house the art collection of the state of North Rhine Westphalia, this building is one of Dusseldorf's most instantly recognizable landmarks. The collection itself was founded in 1960 when the state bought 88 paintings by Paul Klee. Klee taught at Dusseldorf's Academy of Art before being forced into exile in 1933. The main part of the collection deals with pre-war art: fauvism, expressionism, cubism, the Blue Rider and Pittura Metafisica movements as well as dadaism, surrealism, constructiveness, Bauhaus and de Stijl. The second section of the collection features post-1945 art, ranging from abstract expressionism to the work of Joseph Beuys. 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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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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Plastic art |
Ehrenhof 2 Düsseldorf-Pempelfort Dusseldorf, NRW 40479 Germany +49 211 899 2460 |
This museum is entirely devoted to the world of plastic. The collection includes exhibits from the early days of synthetic material, including everyday items like celluloid bowls from the late 19th century, revolutionary bakelite designs from the forties and fifties and contemporary household items as well as a fascinating display of plastic art. All in all, this is a thoroughly interesting exhibition close to the Kunstmuseum im Ehrenhof. 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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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 |
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