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Q: In what architectural styles were the iconic buildings of Düsseldorf built and who created them?

The Baroque Palace of Benrat (1755-1770) was designed by Nicolas de Pigage for Elector Carl Theodor. The neo-Gothic town hall on Marktplatz was built in 1883 according to drawings by Eberhard Westhoff. Media Harbor is dominated by deconstructivism: Wilhelm Holzbauer’s New Golden Complex (1999) contrasts with the curved facades of Friedensreich Hundertwasser’s Dance of Houses.

Q: Where to go in Düsseldorf with children to be interesting and informative?

The Aqua Zoo in Nordpark contains 560 species of animals, including Humboldt penguins. At the KiDomi Museum at the Rhine Industrial Club, children experiment with physical laws. The park of Benrat Castle with centuries-old plane trees and a labyrinth of bushes is ideal for walking. On the "Children's Trail" in the Grafenberg Forest, interactive stations about the local flora are installed.

Q: Where in Düsseldorf to take the most atmospheric photos with unusual angles?

Fisherman's village "Kaiservert" with half-timbered houses of the XVII century and the ruins of the imperial palace gives shots in the style of "Provence". The Oberkasseler Bridge overlooking the Rainturm TV Tower is particularly picturesque at sunset. In the Karlstadt area, classic mansions with stucco are preserved - an ideal background for portraits. Do not miss the graffiti 'Düsseldorf eyes' on the end of the house at Kiefernstraße 23.

Q: What little-known but impressive sights are hidden from the eyes of tourists in Düsseldorf?

In the basements of the town hall preserved medieval prison cells with graffiti prisoners. St. Joseph's Chapel on Fürstenplatz houses stained glass windows by Johannes Cranendonck from the 1950s. In Hofgarten Park you should look for the “Sleeping Faun” – a marble statue of 1903 by Karl Janssen. On the facade of the house on Bolivarstrasse 9, bas-reliefs of the 1920s in the Art Deco style have been preserved.

Q: What legends and famous personalities are associated with the historical sites of Düsseldorf?

In the tower "Lambertus" allegedly walled sword of Charlemagne - its outlines are visible on the wall. Heinrich Heine was born in the house on Bolkerstrasse 53, which is now a museum with the first editions of his books. In 1708, Peter I stayed in the castle of Benrat - his visit is marked by a memorial plaque. Theodore Hearn, the creator of Altstadt, saved hundreds of buildings from demolition in the nineteenth century, giving them the status of monuments.

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Sightseeing auto-pedestrian tour in Düsseldorf / Walking tour is possible on request

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