Fashionable, sophisticated, elegant Düsseldorf, often called small Paris, and, even, Napoleon himself, was always delighted with him.
The beginning of the historic path of the city, falls on the distant 12th century, when a calm fishing village appeared at the mouth of the Dussel River. It is from here that the name of the city of Dusseldorf went, which means the village on the Dussemale. Of course, today it is not a small village, and a mighty, very developed city, which acquired glory around the world. This is the administrative center of North Rhine-Westphalia, as well as the location of large banks and financial companies in Germany.
Why is the city called the most elegant in the country? Yes, because it is here that the unique fashion weeks are held, which invite many world designers. But the city attracts tourists also with its cultural development, since surprising exhibitions and theatrical premieres are held here, and in city territories are full galleries and museums, as well as amazing architectural works.
Many tourists prefer to visit Düsseldorf in spring and summer, since the climate of the city is moderately continental, and the temperature is always optimal enough, without rare jumps. This time is also distinguished by abundant greens, which makes walks along the sights and surroundings even more pleasant and fascinating, because the nature of the city is simply charm. Take, at least the picturesque shores of the Düssel River, which flows into the majestic Rhine. There is just a sea of greenery, colors and paints, especially in the warm season.
In Düsseldorf, many squares, parks and city gardens that help hide from the heat to tourists and residents of the city. The most popular is the North Park, which is characterized by beautiful fountains and original sculptures, as well as a luxurious Japanese garden and the Rhine Park. It is impossible to leave without attention and the Ostringe, which is known for its unique collection of rhododendrons. Not only in the vicinity of the city, but also in numerous parks you can find red squirrels that tourists always feed.
The city is very rich in its historical attractions that are of great importance in Europe, and not just in Germany. In the historic center of the city called Altstadt, there are many interesting, from a tourist point of view, structures. For example, a walk can be started with a beautiful area of Burgplatz, which is surrounded by an old town hall in the Gothic style, as well as a huge amount of vintage bars, brewing and snack bars, which form a bar counter in 260 beer bars located in each other.
Here are the symbols of the city - the church of St. Lambertus and the castle tower, built in the 13th century. The beautiful garden of Hofgarten, striking the imagination with its fountains and statues having bizarre forms, adjoins the old city.
Tourists will be interested in the Palace of Benrat, who creates an excellent palace-park composition.
Many tourists are boldly called Düsseldorf City Museum. For example, in the Museum of Contemporary Art, paintings of the most famous artists of the 20th century are collected, representatives of the epoch of which were Picasso, Matisse, Dali, Kandinsky and others. But to get acquainted with the subtleties of cinema in the museum of cinematography, which reveals some secrets of the success of films. The Museum of Ceramics offers to get acquainted with this craft numbering about eight millennia.
The city's gastronomic features are also somewhat original, since the favorite dishes of the locals are: pork shin, roast beef, Veprovo Knee, Flonz Blood Sausage and pea soup. Of course, it can be found in any brewery of Düsseldorf, because all the dishes do not cost without a beer mise.
For example, the famous dish Halve Hahn is perfectly combined with the beer of Altbir and a rye bun, but this is for those who love onions, because fresh onions are definitely served to a piece of cheese and tank.
There are also a large number of restaurants-brewers who are very popular among tourist flows. For example: Zum Schlussel, Im Fuchschen, Zum Schiffchen and others. In the vintage restaurant Zum Schiffchen, which is already about four hundred years, are a beautiful smoked salmon with a baguette, or a mushroom soup with red wine, and the restaurant is focused on French and German dishes.
In Dusseldorf, about two hundred hotels, so I will only say the approximate cost of accommodation in some of them. The minimum cost is 30-50 euros, the maximum is 250 euros and higher.
The most fascinating adventure, for families with children, will be a visit to the country's largest in the country, as well as visiting the amusement parks, which have a variety of attractions.
As I have already said, high fashion weeks are simply collecting a sea of tourists, but not less than the rest of the festivals and urban holidays. Dusseldorf Carnival is considered the most cheerful and noisy event of the year, which takes place on November 11, 11 hours of 11 minutes. Street parades and processions continue at all throughout the week.
Very remarkable and Rhine Fair, duration of nine days. During the fair, namely, the coast of the river, tents and all sorts of attractions are installed in the city, for entertainment of citizens and tourists.
Young people, most often, having fun in the nightclubs of the city, or on discos. For example, great popularity among tourists, the Stahlwerk club is used, where celebrity concerts and various thematic presentations are often held. Many tourists prefer to spend evenings in bars, getting closer with the peculiarities of local flavor.
As for security in the city, there are nothing to worry about one-lone tourists. Düsseldorf is characterized by a rather high level of security, though, do not forget about the elementary rules: follow valuable things, do not walk in late in remote areas of the city, try to always wear a passport with you, and best of all - its photocopy and insurance policy, since the police always stop Tourists for presenting documents certifying personality.