The historical part of Dusseldorf and its cultural center. In addition to the priceless heritage of past eras, Altstadt will delight the tourist with numerous ancient pubs, where brewing traditions have been observed for several centuries. From the Old Town, you can go on an exciting walk along the Rhine or take a walking tour of the nearest neighborhoods.

A square on the banks of the Rhine River, the center of the Old Town. The history of this place began with the history of Dusseldorf in the XIII century. The central building of the square is the Castle Tower (Schlossturm), where the Museum of Shipping and Navigation is located. This structure is the remains of the Duke of Berg's castle, which burned down in the XIX century. There is a panoramic restaurant on the top floor of the Schlossturm.

A complex of buildings erected on the site of a former customs house within the Dusseldorf harbor. The New Customs House is a modern deconstructivist building built in 1998, invented by F. Gehry, the author of the famous "Dancing House" in Prague. The complex consists of three parts of white, mirror and red colors. Each part is a separate asymmetric complex with curved lines.

The building of the city authorities of the XVI century in the typical style of late "German Gothic" with elements of Renaissance and Rococo. The oldest facade of the town hall overlooks the Marktplatz square, of all the other parts of the building, it is the only one preserved almost in its original form. Opposite the building is a monument in honor of the Elector Johann Wilhelm of the Palatinate – a great connoisseur of art, who did a lot for Dusseldorf.

One of the oldest Catholic churches in Dusseldorf. Its history began in the VIII century with a small chapel built in honor of the missionary St. Lambert. At the end of the XIII century, a monastery was formed on the basis of the church. Inside the temple there are holy relics and works of art of the beginning of the XII century. The Basilica of St. Lambert is subordinate to the Papal See of the Vatican and has the status of "Basilica minor".

The former Jesuit church of the XVII century, where the remains of representatives of the royal Wittelsbach dynasty rest. After the dissolution of the Jesuit Order, the church was used as an ordinary parish church. In 2005, it was transferred to the possession of the Dominican Order. Despite the modesty of the exterior facade decoration, the interior of the church is executed with grace and some luxury.

The City Philharmonic Hall, located in the former planetarium building. This is an ideal place for concerts, as the spherical shape of the structure provides good acoustics and the absence of "blind" seats in the auditorium. During the performances, lights light up on the dome, creating the illusion of a starry sky. Hundreds of concerts are held in Tonhalle every year, and the Dusseldorf Symphony Orchestra often performs here.

The city Art Gallery, where more than 100 thousand works of art are exhibited and stored: paintings, graphic drawings, textile canvases, photographs, glass collages and much more. The museum's collection includes part of the exhibits of the Dusseldorf Museum of Applied Arts and the collection of ceramics of the Het'ens Museum. The Kunstpalast is located in a building of the beginning of the XX century.

An exposition on the territory of the Egerhof Palace dedicated to the life, philosophical path and research of the great German philosopher Johann Goethe. The museum stores not only personal belongings, letters and manuscripts of the thinker, but also you can view surreal illustrations to the famous work "Faust" or admire the collection of luxury items, commemorative medals and books.

A unique collection of ceramic exhibits, the only museum in Germany of this kind. It was created at the very beginning of the XX century on the basis of the collection of the famous city collector of antiquities Lauren Heinrich. Since then, about 8 thousand copies have accumulated in the museum's vaults, arriving from all over the world. The most impressive exhibit is a 17th–century Pakistani ceramic dome.

A gallery based on the works of avant-garde artist Paul Klee. The museum is dedicated to contemporary art of the XX century. There are works by Matisse, Picasso, Warhol, Pollock, as well as works by Cubists, Fauvists, Dadaists, Expressionists and modern trends of modern times. The expositions are located in two buildings under the names K20 (art of the XX century) and K21 (art of the late XX – early XXI century).

An archaeological museum located in the Neanderthal Valley on the territory of the reserve. It was in this area that the remains of the oldest man were found. The museum is dedicated to the Neanderthal and the period of time in which our distant ancestor lived. Expositions and interactive training programs allow the visitor to make a "journey through time" and imagine the world as it was tens and hundreds of thousands of years ago.

Elegant palace of the late XVIII century in Rococo style with a transition to classicism, built for Elector Karl Theodor von der Palatinate. The ruler lived here with his wife. Benrath is surrounded by a picturesque landscape park. The interior decoration and furnishings of the palace are well preserved and have survived to the present day. The Museum of Natural History and the Museum of European Garden Art are located on the territory.

The first mention of Heltorf dates back to the end of the XII century. Until the middle of the XVII century, these lands constantly changed owners until they became the property of the Count von Spee family. Representatives of this family still own the castle. The building itself is closed to the public, but there is a beautiful landscaped park around it, where you can take a pleasant walk on weekends and holidays.

The former manor yard of the IX century, eventually turned into a small castle. For 1000 years of its existence, it has repeatedly changed its appearance. The modern pale pink building was erected at the beginning of the XIX century. Nowadays Kalkum Castle is used as a venue for classical concerts. In addition, the state archive of the Federal State of North Rhine-Westphalia is located on the territory.

The ruins of the Kaiserwerth fortress in the northern part of Dusseldorf, built during the Early Middle Ages. The remains of the palace have been declared a state monument. The fortress existed until the beginning of the XVIII century. It was repeatedly stormed, destroyed, restored and rebuilt. During the War of the Spanish Succession, the castle could not withstand the pressure of 12 thousand cores and fell.

The city's 240-meter TV tower on the banks of the Rhine, the tallest building in Dusseldorf. Broadcasting began in 1981. At the level of 170 meters there is an observation deck, which is visited by about 300 thousand people annually. The TV tower is located near the historical part of the city and many popular attractions. The Rheinturm is considered a modern symbol of Dusseldorf.

One of the most prestigious, picturesque and elegant city streets, created at the beginning of the XIX century. The alley was built on the site of former defensive fortifications along the moat. Initially, it was supposed to charge a fare for it. By the middle of the XIX century, the street had become one of the most important "arteries" of Dusseldorf. Hotels, restaurants, and administrative buildings were actively built here. Nowadays, luxury hotels and expensive boutiques are located on the Royal Avenue.

The Central Park of Dusseldorf, the first state public park created under Karl Theodor. The design of the territory is made in the English manner, the architectural buildings are built in the Baroque style. The infrastructure of the Hofgarten is aimed at meeting the needs of citizens in recreation. In the mornings you can meet runners or other athletes here, in the evenings the benches are filled with young people walking.

Pedestrian zone on the right bank of the Rhine with a length of about 2 km. It passes through the city districts of Karlstadt, Unterbilk and Altstadt. There are many attractions of Dusseldorf within the embankment: the town hall, the castle tower, the Burgplatz square and many others. The promenade has existed since the end of the XIX century, but after the Second World War a highway was laid here. Only since 1995, the territory has regained the status of pedestrian.