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The Rathaus (town hall)
Built in the Gothic
style, is located in the Alstadt, or old town, which is the site of
several major attractions.
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Schlossturm
A round tower built by the
electors (rulers) of Dusseldorf and now houses a museum to navigation.
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Konigsallee
A premier shopping street lined
with cafes, restaurants and offices. Dusseldorf is the fashion centre of
Germany and has its own “fashion week”.
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St. Andreas Church
Baroque-style architecture
church, built as a Jesuit Institution during the thirty years war era.
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Benrath Palace
Summer residence built by
elector Karl Theodor. The grounds were used as a hunting lodge and
feature a beautiful park.
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Rheinturm
This modern observation tower offers
a commanding view of the Rhine Valley, and on a clear day, even Cologne
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