Besides this, the territory of the landscape park is the location of the largest diving center in Europe. Skillful architects have converted a huge reservoir, which was previously used for gas storage purposes, into a scuba diving center. Both beginners and experienced divers will find a lot of interesting in visiting this center. There is a tall tower with an observation platform in the park. Enjoying stunning panoramic views is one of most popular attractions among tourists. There is also a place called the Valley of Six Lakes not far away from the park. This is the most popular place of rest for fans of water sports as they are provided with a wide range of most extreme entertainment. Vacationers can also walk along the shores of the lakes and enjoy the beautiful scenery. The total length of footpaths of the park is approximately 18 kilometers, so this place attracts many fans of cycling.
Tourists who arrive in the city with children should definitely not forget to visit the local zoo named Zoo Duisburg. This is the only zoo in Germany where koala lives. Recently a tropical aquarium called Rio Negro was opened in the city. Freshwater dolphins are its main inhabitants. These animals are truly unique for European zoos. There is also Chinese Garden in the territory of the zoo. The garden is a gift from the sister city of Wuhan. The oriental garden of wondrous beauty has become home to interesting exotic plants, and in its enclosures visitors can see animals that were brought from China.
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