A no less interesting architectural landmark is located in Elberfeld quarter. This is the building of the old town hall. The building is made in a pseudo-Gothic style and is decorated with graceful tall towers and huge panoramic windows. Currently the Town Hall is occupied by one of the local municipality offices, so visiting its interior premises is prohibited for visitors. Every day the square in front of the town hall attracts a huge number of people, who come there to take a picture of the original building.
The opening of the abovementioned Botanical Garden took place in 1890. Today this is one of the most magnificent and beautiful gardens in Germany. The huge territory of the garden has become home to numerous tropical crops. During an excursion in the garden visitors will see approximately four hundred exotic plants. The garden is divided into several thematic zones. Its territory includes a beautiful artificial lake and green groves with gigantic trees, and even greenhouses with exotic fruits. The local zoo has become a kind of a tourist attraction. The zoo was founded in 1879. Now its territory is home to more than five thousand exotic animals imported from all over the world.
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