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Dusseldorf, Germany
Be prepared to discover amazing Düsseldorf, situated by the majestic Rhine River, an important stock exchange, and a key trade fair location at the heart of Europe. Whether it’s in the Old Town or by the Rhine promenade, a big recreational area just by the Rhine River, you are bound to find a cozy spot to relax and enjoy the scenery, bask in the sun and watch the container barges roll by. In this tour, you will stroll Düsseldorf’s famous Old Town, full of churches, art and pubs, the Rhine Promenade, one of the most beautiful ones in Germany and the Königsallee, a very popular shopping district. Catch a glimpse of the famous Wilhelm Marx House, the first European skyscraper, from the 1920s. We will learn more about the Town Hall, one of only two pre–World War II buildings still standing in the city. Last, but not least, you will walk by the great Rhine River and watch the TV Tower, the main feature of the city’s skyline.
Old Town
Rhine Promenade
Rhine TV Tower
Town Hall
Königsallee Shopping Department
St. Lambertus Church
Massive bombing during World War II
King Wilhelm IV
Religious and political background
The first skyscraper built in Europe
The longest bar in the world
Legend of the winding tower
