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The chateau (1755-1770) built by the architect Nicolas de Pigage was ordered by Louis XV. The central building flanked by two low wings was designed for the prince-elector of the Palatinate. The apartments still have their original decoration in a ve..

This new museum is dedicated to 21C contemporary art, but also features works from the 1980s. Several productions by Marcel Broodthaers and Nam June Paik are also displayed. Given the museum’s purpose, it’s no surprise that artistic events take place..

Jägerhof chateau , is located in a shady park, is the old residence of the hunting master of the prince-electors. This building was erected in the 18C, and is home to the Goethe Museum . Among other exhibits are original editions of his works. The ..

This modern building is home to the Rhineland-Westphalia Collection , devoted to 20C. The collection contains, among others, works by Picasso, Braque, Léger and Beuys, and 92 paintings and drawings by Paul Klee , who was a teacher at Düsseldorf Fin..

The painting gallery lets you familiarise yourself with the romantics of the Düsseldorf school (Cornelius, Rethel, etc.), and the German impressionists and expressionists (Corinth, Kandinsky, Klee, Nolde, etc.). Don't miss the important glassware co..

Known the world over for its knives and scissors, Solingen is the centre of fine metalwork in Germany. The blade museum retraces the history of side arms, surgical instruments and scissors. Another highlight of the visit is the cutlery and dining t..

The buzzing neighbourhood of Medienhafen constitutes a comprehensive overview of contemporary architecture. Celebrities such as Frank O. Gehry (the group of buildings at Neuer Zollhof 1-3 ), Steven Holl and David Chipperfield have all contributed to..

It is separated from the Rhine only by the old town hall (late 16C). In the centre stands the bronze horseback statue of Jan Wellem (early 18C).

This district on the banks of the Rhine with its taverns is said to be « the largest counter in Europe ». Here you can see the « Radschläger » (waiters who cartwheel for a bit of money). In the Bolkerstrasse is the house where Heine was born. This ..

The bones of the famous 60 000-year old skeleton of Neanderthal man were found in a cave, today destroyed, hidden in a steep valley. A plaque on a triangular rock indicates where they were discovered. The Neandertal Museum is devoted to the evoluti..