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Sightseeing in Düsseldorf

Sightseeing in Düsseldorf

The Rhine is generally a straight-flowing river, but it literally meanders through Düsseldorf giving the city a natural beauty advantage over others such as Cologne or Bonn. The Rhine averages 300m (980 feet) wide here. In the 1990s, a major road was diverted through a tunnel, giving pedestrians free access to the two-km (1.2-mile) Rhine Promenade at the edge of the old town. It is a popular area to walk and cycle, with views of the Rhine, the opposite bank, and the old town.

St. Lambertuskirche (St. Lambert’s Church)

Along the Rhine Promenade is the round, white Schlossturm (Castle Tower), the only part of the former Elector’s palace that survived World War II. Behind it is the 14th-century Gothic St. Lambertuskirche (St. Lambert’s Church). It was severely damaged during the war, but rebuilt true to the original – the famous twisted spire included. The twisted spire came into being when wet wood was used during the original construction – amazingly the whole spire twisted without collapsing.

On the Marktplatz (Market Square) is an equestrian statue of Jan Wellem made in 1711. Behind it is the 16th-century Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall). The rest of the old town consists mainly of bars, cafés, and restaurants.

Königsallee

A few blocks inland is the Königsallee, often simply referred to as the Kö. It has some of the most expensive shops in Germany. Most well-known fashion houses have shops here, or in various elegant malls leading from the street. The street is about a km (0.6 mile) long and runs on both sides of the former water-filled moat. It is lined with chestnut trees and was known up to 1851 as Chestnut Street. However, in 1848, when much of Europe and Germany saw popular uprisings, someone threw horse manure here at King Friedrich Wilhelm IV of Prussia and, to restore goodwill, the street was renamed in his honor. At the north end of the street are the Triton Fountains.

Düsseldorf's Art Museums

Düsseldorf is proud of its well-developed arts scene and, in addition to many galleries and studios, has several excellent art museums.

Kunstmuseum (Museum of Fine Arts)

Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen

K20

K21

Kunsthalle (Art Hall)

Hetjens-Museum Deutsches Keramik-Museum (German Ceramics Museum)