Dusseldorf

One of the most prosperous and a commercial as well as cultural hub of Germany, Dusseldorf enjoys being home to a large and wealthy elite class. It is the capital of Nordrhein-Westfalen region. Spreading across both banks of Rhine River, the city possesses a wonderful architectural skyline. You will find several stainless steels and aluminum buildings some of which are fabulous Dusseldorf hotels.

A number of attractions jewel the city for the tourists.

Simply known as “Ko,” “konigsalle” came into existence in the beginning of 19th century along the edge of the old city moat. Specialties of this place are:

• One of the most elegant shopping streets in Europe
• Numerous bar and restaurants
• The noteworthy Art Nouveau department store Tietz

Standing on the borders of mighty Rhine, the Schlosstrum is a big castle tower houses the navigation museum. Gothic St. Lambert's church also exists in the same area. The old road between the old town and the river has been buried under a new walkway right next to the river, the "Uferpromenade".

The centre of Dusseldorf is full of cafes and bars that make this city famous as the largest bar in the world. Hotels in Dusseldorf have wonderful amenities to serve you the best.

The municipal "Kunsthalle" (Art Hall) at Grabenplatz frequently organizes contemporary art exhibitions. In front of the Kunsthalle, behind a marble façade, one can admire the art collection of North Rhine Westphalia with its 20th century collection ranking from Pablo Picasso, over Roy Lichtenstein to Paul Klee.

The Heinrich Heine Institute in Bilkerstrasse houses the largest document collection in Germany about the life and work of Heinrich Heine, who was born in Düsseldorf in 1797. Jagerhof baroque palace in the proximity houses the Goethe Museum.