Good old Düsseldorf: Top 12 sights worth visiting

Old Town — Altstadt

The historic part of Düsseldorf and its cultural center.

In addition to the priceless heritage of past eras, Altstadt will delight tourists with numerous old beer houses, where brewing traditions have been observed for several centuries. There are more than 300 beer houses on several streets here, that is why the Old Town of Düsseldorf is jokingly called the longest bar in the world.

According to tradition, every visitor of the city should try the traditional dark Düsseldorf beer "Altbier" or translated as "Old Beer" in the Altstadt.

The Altstadt district faces the Rhine and overlooks the Rhine Promenade, forming its most beautiful part.

Burgplatz Square

The history of this place began together with the history of Düsseldorf in the XIII century. The central building of the square is the Castle Tower (Schlosssturm), which houses the Museum of Navigation and Navigation. This building is the remains of the castle of the Duke of Berg, which burned down in the 19th century. There is a panoramic restaurant on the top floor of the Schlosssturm.

Rhine Embankment

Not without reason this embankment is called the most comfortable and beautiful in Europe. At the end of the twentieth century, the Rhine embankment in Düsseldorf was recognized as the best embodiment of urban planning in Germany.

The embankment is a favorite place for strolling for locals and tourists. What is worth it are the bridges over the Rhine. You can admire them for many hours. Not for nothing these bridges are called works of art.

In the area of the embankment there is an interesting attraction of the city — a TV tower with a height of more than 200 meters. On three levels there are television and parabolic antennas, and just below there is a viewing platform and a restaurant. The platform periodically rotates 180 degrees for a better view of the city.

Düsseldorf Town Hall

The Düsseldorf Town Hall is a medieval building that has served its administrative function for almost 5 centuries.

Today it still houses the city administration, and the building itself is an architectural monument in the typical late German Gothic style with Renaissance and Rococo elements.

Opposite the building is a monument in honor of Elector Johann Wilhelm of the Palatinate, a great lover of art who did much for Düsseldorf.

Tonhalle Concert Hall

The red brick building is considered one of the most striking examples of expressionist architecture throughout Germany. It was built in the mid-1920s as an exhibition pavilion, then used as a movie theater and planetarium.

It was only after the war and the destruction of the old Rheinhalle concert hall that concerts began to be held here. Despite the fact that the building was originally built for other purposes, the Tonhalle has very decent acoustics.

During performances, the lights on the dome light up and create the illusion of a starry sky. Hundreds of concerts take place in the Tonhalle every year, and the Düsseldorf Symphony Orchestra often performs here.

Goethe Museum

Poet, philosopher, botanist and zoologist, scientist who excelled in mineralogy, geology, optics, meteorology — all this is about the great genius Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. He has been honored with three worthy museums in his country. Worthy means with an amazing collection, which you can study for days and find something new every time.

Düsseldorf managed to get one of such museums, which today is located in the elegant Egerhof Palace, right in front of the picturesque Hofgarten Park.

Neanderthal Museum

The archaeological museum is located in the Neanderthal Valley within a nature reserve.

It is in this area that the remains of the oldest man were found. The museum is dedicated to Neanderthal and the time period in which our distant ancestor lived. Expositions and interactive educational programs allow the visitor to make a "journey through time" and imagine the world as it was tens and hundreds of thousands of years ago.

Benrat Palace

Benrath Castle is one of the main attractions not only in Düsseldorf, but also in the whole Germany, which tourists from all over the world dream to visit.

This luxurious Rococo palace is located on the bank of the Rhine River. It has been operating as a museum since 1929.

Benrath is surrounded by a picturesque landscaped park. The interior decoration and equipment of the palace are well preserved and have survived to this day. It is worth noting that the construction of Benrat Castle began in 1755, and was completed only 15 years later. This fact brought a touch of early classicism to the Rococo style.

Heltorf Castle

The first mention of Heltorf dates back to the end of the 12th century. Until the middle of the 17th century, the land changed hands constantly, until it became the property of the Count von Spee family. Representatives of this family still own the castle.

The building itself is closed to the public, but there is a beautiful landscaped park around it, where you can take a pleasant walk on weekends and holidays.

Rheinturm Tower

The city's 240-meter TV tower on the banks of the Rhine is the tallest building in Düsseldorf. Broadcasting began in 1981. At the level of 170 meters there is an observation deck, which is visited by about 300 thousand people annually.

The TV tower is close to the historic part of the city and many popular attractions. The Rheinturm is considered the modern symbol of Düsseldorf.

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Hofgarten Park

Düsseldorf's central park, the first state public park created under Karl Theodor. The design of the territory is in the English style, the architectural structures are built in the Baroque style.

In the morning you can meet joggers or other athletes, in the evenings the benches are filled with loud young people.

Royal Alley

The Royal Alley in Düsseldorf is a street that all of Germany knows. Fashion boutiques, big banks and luxury hotels are concentrated here.

This fabulous boulevard with a moat in the center and chestnut trees on the edges crosses the historic center of Düsseldorf from north to south. The Royal Alley was created in the early XIX century on the site of demolished fortifications, from which only the city moat, which is one kilometer long and 30 meters wide, has survived.