Düsseldorf is well-known for its art and fashion industry. Straddling the banks of the Rhine River, Düsseldorf has several parks and gardens, dozens of museums, cultural centers, more than 100 art galleries, bars, and shopping streets with high-end stores and traditional German shops selling food items and crafts. The Museum Kunst Palast displays one of the Rhineland's best art collections, including sculptures, graphic arts, and photography. Other attractions of the city include Düsseldorf-Kaiserswerth, Rhine Tower, Schloss Benrath, and Old Town Düsseldorf.
In Düsseldorf you will find some beautiful attractions that you just cannot miss! Places like Cologne Cathedral, Take In The City's Modern Art And Architecture, and Museum Kunstpalast and many more. Continue reading to know more.
Cologne Cathedral is a catholic cathedral located at the heart of Cologne, Germany. It was built to house the shrine of the Three Kings and is popularly known as the world's tallest cathedral. The cathedral also prides itself as the Europe's most visited site and pilgrimage destination.
The evolution of Düsseldorf's architecture from classical to modern can be seen in the variety of architectural styles of the city's buildings. However, as the city moved from being an industrial hub to a financial and technological center, modern buildings started to gain dominance in the city's skyline. Among the many notable pieces of modern architecture here is The Gehry Buildings, which has undulating edges that give an impression that the building is as soft as a marshmallow. The Rheinturm, on the other hand, looks like Seattle's Space Needle. Other buildings here include the Kö-Bogen, which has been tagged as "the project of the century." Aside from the city's buildings, other modern things you can appreciate here are art pieces in museums. Kunstsammlung is one of the city's best-rated modern art museums. This venue showcases works of artists like Picasso and Kandinsky.
A tour of this museum is like a tour through history. The galleries here show how different artists from different time periods expressed themselves. Showcased here are masterpieces like paintings, prints, sculptures, drawings and photographs. Among the many paintings you must see here is Peter Paul Rubens' "Venus and Adonis" and the works of German expressionists Beckmann and Kirchner. This museum also holds an extensive glass collection that date back to ancient Roman times.
This high-quality food market offers a choice selection of specialty food and gourmet delicacies. Their diverse offerings include everything from unique local products to international exotic delights. If you happen to be in the city, this is one of the places that you definitely ought to visit.
After serving many years as a garage for public transport, the Capitol Theater became a silent movies venue in 1924. A big live orchestra accompanied the movies back then. By 1931, the theater was equipped with a Tobis/Klangfilm sound system. After massive renovation following World War II, this venue played regular movies and featured theater performances in the 1950s. By 1969, the theater was closed and it was eventually used as a store. In 2010, the foyer was in use as a discotheque named Foyer and later it became a live theater named Botschaft. Currently, Mehr-BB Entertainment owns the place and is using it once more as a venue for performances like concerts, musicals, comedy and dance.
Running along its center is the landscaped canal. The Urban boulevards also has fashion showrooms and luxury retail stores located along its sides. Kö as it is fondly called by the locals, is the busiest upscale shopping street in Germany. It stretches 1 kilometer long and lies in the district of Stadtmitte.
The calming effect of the Rhine River is enhanced by the two-tier walkways that are located along the water's edge. The areas along these paths are lined with benches, grassy picnic areas and food vendors. As you take a stroll along this unique riverside promenade, gain access to wonderful sites like Burgplatz Castle, the historic City Hall (Rathaus) and the City Museum (Stadt Museum).
Frank O. Gehry, an American, is the architect behind The New Zollhof. A building complex comprised of three separate buildings, it opened in 1999. The building was designed in a way that it looks like the are leaning towers. These buildings are very popular with tourists.
Romano-Germanic Museum, located Cologne, Germany, is an archaeological museum that is famous for its collection that showcases the culture and history of the Benelux region. The museum also features beautiiful architecture as it was built on the foundations of a Roman villa.
With the revamped harbor at Rhine's south end, its promenade connects the old town. It is definitely an interesting walk down the Rhine promenade with its lively bars and friend cafes that lined the streets. You can definitely have a beer or get a bite to eat while enjoying the colorful human carnival of cyclists, roller skaters, fashionistas in their flamboyant outfit, ships that come and go, and of course the beautiful sunset.
Standing at an impressive height of 174.5 metres, the Rheinturm is Düsseldorf's tallest building. It houses a revolving restaurant as well as an observation tower, which offers some of the best views of the city. One of the special features of this tower is a light sculpture that doubles as a clock.
Imhoff-Schokoladen Museum in Düsseldorf showcases the whole history of chocolate. Even going back to the time of olmecs, maya and aztecs and up to the contemporary chocolates we have today. The museum is considered to be one of the top 10 museums in Germany and was opened by Hans Imhoff.
An opera company based in Düsseldorf and Duisburg, the German Opera on the Rhine also has its classical ballet company. Since 2009, the opera has been directed by the Music Director Axel Kober. Come and witness its grand performances with Düsseldorfer Symphoniker as its resident orchestra. They actually play both the opera and symphonic repertoire.
Wallraf-Richartz Museum houses an art gallery with a vast collection of artworks ranging from medieval period to the early 20th century. The museum has been around since 1824 and features the collection of Ferdinand wallraf. Up until now, the collection is being expanded through the donations made by patrons and sponsors.
One of the best ways to explore Düsseldorf is while cruising on the beautiful Rhine river. As you relax and enjoy yourself on the boat, you can watch the charming city floating past you. These boat tours offer some of the most stunning vistas of the city and is undeniably unique in its appeal.
Schloss Benrath, located in Düsseldorf, is known for the scenic and breathtaking views it offers. It is even regarded as one of the most beautiful places in Germany. The park is also perfect for relaxing and unwinding as it features a calming view of nature.
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