Culture of Dusseldorf. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces
In order to see all the sights of Dusseldorf, travellers will need many days full of sightseeing. Visitors should not forget to visit St. Lawrence Basilica, which is one of the most interesting cult places of the city. The beautiful church was built in the 14th century and is considered one of the oldest buildings in the city. The basilica, as well as other famous sites of the city, is located in the Old City. During a walk through the old quarters of Dusseldorf you can see a lot of interesting buildings and beautiful monuments, each of which is connected with an interesting story.
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Plan your own excursion through Dusseldorf: churches, museums and castles
Basilika St. Lambertus, Dusseldorf
» In 1288, the village of Düssel received the status of a city and the construction of a wooden church began. After several fires that destroyed the wooden structure, the Duke Wilhelm I continued the construction of the temple, and in 1394 the basilica was consecrated.
» This event is considered as the year of the church foundation. At the same time, the relic of St. Apollinaris, the patron of Dusseldorf, were brought into the basilica.
» To this day, the temple keeps the relic of the head of St. Willeick. Apart from this, the church hosts two miraculous images of the Blessed Virgin dated from 1100 and 1334, and the tomb of the Duke Wilhelm V, buried in 1592. A valuable relic also is the Gothic tabernacle, which depicts the most ancient coat of arms of Dusseldorf.
» In 1974, the Pope awarded the status of a "small Basilica" to the church of St. Lambert.
Andreaskirche, Dusseldorf
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» The Church of St. Andreas was built from 1622 to 1629 and belonged to the Jesuit order. Over time, the building of the Jesuit College was attached to it. » In 1717 they built a tomb of the Wittelsbach family. The sarcophagus of Johann Wilhelm is placed exactly here. A monument located in front of the Dusseldorf City Hall is also designated to him.
» In 1773, after the dissolution of the Jesuit order, the church became a parish, and in 2005 it was transferred to the Dominican order. Since 1984, the church has been protected by the state.
» The modest appearance of the temple is in contrast to the rich interior decoration: the sculptures of 12 apostles and saints and the altar with stairs of white marble.
» The pipe organ, created in 1782, was repaired after the war in 1953 and 1971. Citizens like to come on Sundays to the concerts of organ music.
» The temple hosts the relics of several dozen saints, including Saint Andrew, John the Baptist of the Prophet, the Apostles Peter and Paul, and others.
Landtag Nordrhein-Westfalen, Dusseldorf
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» The Landtag of North Rhine-Westphalia is built in 1988. The architectural project of the parliament building has won a specially announced contest. » Its peculiarity is that it’s made in the form of a large circle, the middle of which is occupied by the hall for plenary sessions. In the adjacent round segments there are offices for 350 deputies. The building is made of stone, glass and copper.
» If you climb to the observation deck of the Rhine Tower, you can clearly see the Landtag parliament, reminiscent of a complex clockwork.
» When the construction of the Landtag was completed, the construction of the City Gate and the Rhine Tunnel has begun, landscaping the Rhine Embankment area.
» For tourists there are free guided tours of the Landtag building.
Johanneskirche, Dusseldorf
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» The Church of St. John is made of red brick and is finished with a sharp green spire. Its height is more than 85 meters. Therefore, it is clearly visible from all sides of the city and is a good guide for tourists. » This Protestant church was built in 1881 and is designed for 1600 seats.
» The portal of the church was originally decorated with a statue of Apostle John. But during the war, in 1943, the church was badly damaged. The roof with figures of angels was destroyed. Later, during restoration, they were returned not to their original place, but placed near the wall of the temple, as a reminder of a devastating war.
» The restoration of the building was carried out in 1951 and, of course, much in the interior of the church has changed. Not all the details returned to their original locations.
» Now, St. John's Church continues to hold services and liturgies for believers. On Wednesdays, free organ concerts are given in the church.
» In the hall, there is a café with a different set of products and offering delicious lunches. In the evenings and at nights, the church is beautifully illuminated and resembles the Kremlin towers.
Marienkirche, Dusseldorf
» Its restoration began in 1950 and lasted nineteen years under the guidance of architect Josef Lehmbrock. He did not have an academic education (he was a carpenter), but as a self-taught architect, he was the leading representative of modernism.
» Neo-gothic stained-glass windows, that were located between the towers and vanished during the destruction, were replaced with concrete ones with triangular holes. These unusual windows belong to Günter Grote, professor of the art academy. The next restoration began in 1976. It was completed in 1982 by architect Wilhelm Damen, returning the original conditions to the temple.
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Public palaces near Dusseldorf
♥ Palace 'Schloss Benrath' Düsseldorf, 9.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Palace 'Electoral Palace' Bonn, 59 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Palace 'Schloss Benrath' Düsseldorf, 9.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Palace 'Electoral Palace' Bonn, 59 km from the center. On the map Photo
Art galleries in Dusseldorf and around
♥ Art museum 'Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen' Düsseldorf, 0.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'museum Kunst Palast' Düsseldorf, 1.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Museum Folkwang' Essen, 29 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Museum für Angewandte Kunst (Cologne)' Cologne, 33.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Romano-Germanic Museum' Cologne, 33.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen' Düsseldorf, 0.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'museum Kunst Palast' Düsseldorf, 1.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Museum Folkwang' Essen, 29 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Museum für Angewandte Kunst (Cologne)' Cologne, 33.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Romano-Germanic Museum' Cologne, 33.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
Cathedrals and basilicas near Dusseldorf
♥ Münster-Basilika St. Quirin, Neuss, 6.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Basilika St. Suitbertus, Düsseldorf, 9.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Basilika St. Ludgerus, Essen-Werden, 24.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Münster-Basilika St. Vitus, Mönchengladbach, 24.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Basilika St. Laurentius, Wuppertal, 25.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Basilika St. Ursula, Köln, 33.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Basilika St. Gereon, Köln, 33.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Münster-Basilika St. Quirin, Neuss, 6.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Basilika St. Suitbertus, Düsseldorf, 9.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Basilika St. Ludgerus, Essen-Werden, 24.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Münster-Basilika St. Vitus, Mönchengladbach, 24.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Basilika St. Laurentius, Wuppertal, 25.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Basilika St. Ursula, Köln, 33.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Basilika St. Gereon, Köln, 33.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
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Culture guide to Dusseldorf. Which fascinating sights to visit once you are in Dusseldorf: temples, churches, museums, theaters and castles. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) on the places 'must visit' in Dusseldorf. Plan your own city excursion by using this page info!