Düsseldorf

Overlooking the river Rhine, Düsseldorf is a historic city of 700 years old. But at the same time, its silhouette dominated by the Rheinturm Tower gives it a futuristic look that is unmistakable. It is a place where historic buildings are mixed with the dynamism of a city where there are more than 3,000 companies of over 50 countries established. A city that has learned to mix the pace at the right dose: accelerated during business daytime but with the pleasure of a good bier in the late afternoon.

The central area is the most attractive in the city. It is relatively small, and it may have its main sights all seen in two or three days. Much of the center of Düsseldorf is an exclusive area for pedestrians. The rectangle between the margin of Reno, the Konigsallee Avenue, the streets and the Harold Fritz Roebber form the Altstadt, the historic city center.

The environment there is the liveliest, with bars, restaurants, and a lot of movement. In this area stands the clock Schneider Wibbel (Altstadt, Schneider-street Wibbel-Gasse), an authentic work of art, with large human figures that move every hour, in the best German-style craft of watch making. The performances are daily at 11, 13, 15, 18 and 21 hours.

Among the most important cultural sights of Düsseldorf to be visited, we can highlight the Goethe Museum (Jacobistrasse 2, where you can learn about the life and work of this great German poet), Kunstmuseum (Ehrenhof 5, with exhibitions of European art since the average age), Löbbecke Museum (Kaiser Strasse 380, with displays of natural science and aquarium) and Kunstammlung Nordheim Westfalen (Grabbenplatz 5, with several collections of art). Also be sure to visit the Stadtmuseum (Berger Allee 2, regarding the history and development of the city).