Dűsseldorf - Buses and Buses - Transportation - Attractions and Sightseeing.

Düsseldorf is one of the largest cities in Germany, with a population of more than 620,000. It lies on the Rhine River and is the capital of the North Rhine-Westphalia region. It was first mentioned in 1135. Just over 150 years later, Düsseldorf was granted city rights, but for centuries it was a small city surrounded by fortified walls. It did not experience rapid growth and expansion until the Industrial Revolution. It also recovered very quickly from the considerable damage of World War II.

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Düsseldorf - attractions you should see

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Düsseldorf is a major metropolis, the financial and economic center of the region, but also a city full of monuments, art, fashion and interesting attractions. What should you see when planning a trip to Düsseldorf? Take a peek at our hints!

Altstadt - Düsseldorf's Old Town

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As you stroll through the old town, the charming, colorful townhouses are largely the result of Düsseldorf's post-war reconstruction. The city's market square features a horse monument to the Elector of the Palatinate, Johann Wilhelm. The impressive 16th-century city hall building with its flower-decorated facade is also worth a look here. The old town here is referred to as "the longest bar in the world." You'll find many pubs and restaurants here, where the local top-fermented beer, Altbier, reigns supreme.

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The Düsseldorf Maritime Tower and Museum (Schifffahrtsmuseum)

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There was once a medieval castle near the market square, which was demolished in the second half of the 19th century. Only the tower (Schlossturm) survives from it to this day. Today it can be found on Burgplatz Square, surrounded by numerous cafes and restaurants. It houses a small Maritime Museum with exhibitions on the history of shipping, trade and river transportation.

St. Lambert Basilica in Düsseldorf

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This Gothic hall church dates back to the 14th century. It is characterized by a soaring tower with an interestingly twisted spire. In turn, its interiors conceal many valuable works of sacred art, such as the Gothic sculpture of Pieta, the baptismal font and the Baroque reliquary of St. Apollo.

The church's interior is a place of worship.

Goethe Museum

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The museum is housed in a charmingly located 18th century hunting lodge. Here you can see manuscripts, prints, paintings and books related to Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, the writer's personal memorabilia, as well as everyday objects from his time.

Königsallee - Royal Avenue in Düsseldorf

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On the most representative street in the city are located many stores and luxury boutiques. The avenue was built on the site of former defensive fortifications, as evidenced by an almost 30-meter-long water channel - a remnant of a medieval moat.

Rheinturm

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The Düsseldorf TV Tower is a landmark of the city. It rises to a height of 240 meters, and at 168 meters is located a viewing platform that allows you to admire the panorama of the area.

Rhine River Promenade

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A promenade stretching along the Rhine River connects the old town with the modern Medienhafen district. Along the way you pass various cafes, pubs and restaurants. The Medienhafen is worth a visit for its modern architecture and ubiquitous art, which have replaced the dilapidated warehouses and port buildings that stood here until so recently.