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Dusseldorf is the capital city of the
German state of North
Rhine-Westphalia.The city is situated on
the River Rhine, renowned for its many
events and also for its fashion and trade
fairs.
The main tourist attractions are the
Promenade with the many bars/restaurants,
river boat tours, parks, shopping, and
the eight different breweries that can be
visited to sample the beer, regarded by
the locals as the finest in the
world.
The city of Cologne is just 26 miles
south of Dusseldorf, rail or boat trips
to Cologne allow you to explore Cologne
Cathedral, one of the largest and most
famous churches in the world.
The currency in Germany since 2002 is
the Euro. Beer
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Flights from UK Airports take about 1
hour 30 min to Dusseldorf.
Dusseldorf
International Airport for Bmibaby .
British
Airways . Flybe and Jet2.com and
International Flights, is situated about
5 miles north of Dusseldorf City. More
than 350 Trains a
day stop at Dusseldorf International
Airport traveling between the airport and
a number of destinations in Germany
including Dusseldorf. The SkyTrain
connects the railway station and the
terminal building. Taxis
leave from in front of Central Arrivals
and the bus station is located in front
of Central Arrivals with a good selection
of regional services. Regular Buses run
to Dusseldorf.
Ryanair provide regular
flights between Dusseldorf Weeze Airport and Birmingham . Edinburgh . London/Stanstead .
Weeze
Airport for Ryanair is situated about
37 miles north of Dusseldorf. There are
regular Buses
that run between Weeze Airport and
Dusseldorf priced at abut 14 Euros
single. For quotes from a private shuttle
service between the airport and
Dusseldorf hotels, check the website
www.airport-shuttle.nl/en/.
CarHire at Dusseldorf Airports can be
booked through CarTrawler who will scan the
best available deals from CarHire
companies based at Dusseldorf
Airports.
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The Rhine Tower, in the centre
of Dusseldorf, is one of the city's
most popular attractions. This
communications tower, built in
1979, is now open to the public for
views of the city. Two elevators
transport you at a speed of 4
meters per second.
The observation deck, with
cafeteria at an altitude of 170
meters, offers an impressive view
over the city and outskirts of
Dusseldorf.
The windows that go all the way
to the floor, are tilted so you can
look straight down at the base of
the tower.
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As seen from The
Rhine Tower, Dusseldorf's Media
Harbour, or Media Port depending
on the translation, is many
peoples favourite part of the
city.
It has so many
cool buildings, designed by great
architects such as Frank Gehry,
Steven Holl and David
Chipperfield, and it sits under
the shadow of the imposing
Rheintower.
There are also
many lower profile buildings,
both old and new, that add to the
effect, as well as a number of
bars, cafes and even a beach to
lie on in the summer.
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As seen from The Rhine Tower,
the new Dusseldorf Parliament
buildings opened in 1988.
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The Rhine river embankment
promenade is considered the most
beautiful walk along the Rhine
river.
The promenade borders the
Altstadt along the Rhine, one of
Dusseldorf‘s most popular
meeting places for taking a
stroll or just relaxing,
particularly in summer. Also the
many famous breweries are
situated in the Altstadt.
People enjoy the sunshine in
one of the many bistros and
restaurants or board a boat for a
trip on the Rhine.
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Dusseldorf town hall was built
in the 16th century. In the 18th
century, it was slightly
re-designed, and after World War
II, it was reconstructed.
In spite of this back and forth,
it nevertheless, kept its special
charm.
The building actually consists
of three buildings: the old town
hall at the northern side, the
Wilhelmine building and the
Grupello-House.
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The St Lambertus church, with
its 14th century brick
architecture and grand spire
(reminiscent of the Parish Church
of Chesterfield in England) is a
real icon for the city.
The foundation of the church
dates back to 1380, when the city
of Dusseldorf was named the
capital of the Duchy of Berg, a
period of rapid development.
The tall spire dominated the
city for a number of centuries,
but now finds itself dwarfed by
Dusseldorf's many skyscrapers.
Despite its lack of physical
stature, it still stands out
clearly from the opposite bank of
the Rhine.
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Dusseldorf city center is
bounded on the north by the large
Hofgarten, as seen right, a park
originally laid out around
1770.
On its south side are the
Academy of Art, the Opera Haus, the
Theater, and the high-rise Thyssen
Building.
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Dusseldorf is home to its very
own monument of Japanese
horticultural art, a peaceful and
inviting garden which has been a
fixture in the Dusseldorf community
since 1975.
The Japanese garden was a gift
from the Japanese expatriates of
Dusseldorf in return for the
kindness and hospitality visited
upon them by local citizens.
The park consists of two water
cascades, a small lake and a
13-stage pagoda, offering a
harmonious respite from the bustle
of city life. The garden is located
in Dusseldorf's Nordpark (near the
Trade Fair Center).
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There are eight different
breweries in Dusseldorf‘s
Altstadt that can be visited, for
those interested in the history of
the Altbier, as well as in the
special characteristics of each
brewery.
The Altstadt, world famous as
„the longest bar in the
world“, is the home of
Dusseldorf Altbier.
You can tour the breweries
yourself or take a guided tour.
Tours.
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You can take a boat trip –
with a running commentary and
interesting background information.
The tour starts at the
Rheinufer-Promenade heading along
Dusseldorf’s old town into
the new Media Harbour with its
exciting architecture.
You can also take a day tour to
the city of Cologne, 26 miles down
the River Rhine. The main
attraction in Cologne is the
largest Gothic church in Northern
Europe, a must visit place.
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Cologne Cathedral is the seat of
the Archbishop of Cologne,
dedicated to Saint Peter and the
Blessed Virgin Mary.
Cologne Cathedral is one of the
world's largest churches, being the
largest Gothic church in Northern
Europe.
This cathedral survived the
bombing of WW II after taking 14
hits. See a large photo of the
destruction all around the
cathedral.
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Benrath Palace is situated in
the south of Dusseldorf, in the
district Benrath.
Built 200 years ago, it is one
of the most beautiful palaces of
its day.
The palace's impressing
gardens feature the “Museum
for European Garden Art”
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