Sightseeing in Leverkusen - what to see. Complete travel guide
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Leverkusen is attractive with a wide selection of inexpensive stores. For quality and cheap clothes, one can go to Shirts & More. This women's clothing store is within walking distance of …
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This city features the oldest, most beautiful and picturesque Japanese Garden. Seems, just to make this place look even more beautiful, the garden is surrounded by factories and their pipes, which make the contrast even more vivid. In this garden you can finally understand the philosophy of Japan. Spring is an exceptionally good time for visiting this place as on this time of the year all trees and plants in the garden start blooming, making the complete picture truly stunning. The beauty of the Japanese Garden amazed its visitors starting directly from its main entrance.
In Leverkusen, travelers with children can take a walk in picturesque places and visit interesting sights. The ideal place for a summer walk would be the Japanischer Garten. This charming …
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Leverkusen is characterized by a very satisfying cuisine with a clear predominance of meat dishes. Traditional German sausages, stews, and grilled meats, rich meat soups, and stews - all …
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Leverkusen was formed as an industrial city and even today its industrial potential is actively developing. It got its name in honor of the famous entrepreneur Carl Leverkus who decided to …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Leverkusen and surroundings
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Shopping streets in Leverkusen
♥ Shopping area ' Hohe Straße' Cologne, 11.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Schildergasse' Cologne, 11.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Hohe Straße' Cologne, 11.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Schildergasse' Cologne, 11.3 km from the center. On the map
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Survived castles around Leverkusen
♥ Castle 'Schloss Burg near Solingen' , 15.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Augustusburg and Falkenlust Palaces' , 23.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Ehreshoven Castle' , 24.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Hückeswagen Castle' , 27.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Gimborn Castle' , 33.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Schloss Burg near Solingen' , 15.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Augustusburg and Falkenlust Palaces' , 23.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Ehreshoven Castle' , 24.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Hückeswagen Castle' , 27.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Gimborn Castle' , 33.4 km from the center. On the map
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National and city parks around Leverkusen
♥ National Park 'De Meinweg' , 65.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'De Maasduinen' , 87.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'De Groote Peel' , 89.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Eifel' , 122.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Veluwezoom' , 131.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'De Meinweg' , 65.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'De Maasduinen' , 87.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'De Groote Peel' , 89.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Eifel' , 122.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Veluwezoom' , 131.8 km from the center. On the map
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Art galleries in Leverkusen and around
♥ Art museum 'Museum Ludwig' Cologne, 10.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Romano-Germanic Museum' Cologne, 10.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Museum für Angewandte Kunst (Cologne)' Cologne, 10.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Wallraf-Richartz Museum' Cologne, 11.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Käthe Kollwitz Museum' Cologne, 11.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Museum Ludwig' Cologne, 10.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Romano-Germanic Museum' Cologne, 10.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Museum für Angewandte Kunst (Cologne)' Cologne, 10.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Wallraf-Richartz Museum' Cologne, 11.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Käthe Kollwitz Museum' Cologne, 11.4 km from the center. On the map
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Sights around Leverkusen from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Zeche Zollverein
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Distance from Leverkusen center - 50.9 km.
After admiring priceless artifacts in museums, it’s worth to have a stroll through the deserted underground; just the simple descent via worn metal ladders makes adrenaline go rushing. Many mysterious stories are associated with Zeche Zollverein mines, as many industrialists have faced there with phenomenon of abnormal knocks. Tourists who visit these places often hear unexplained sounds. They are so distinct and realistic, that it seems that there is still active work in some areas of mines. …
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Abteiberg Museum
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Distance from Leverkusen center - 43.5 km.
The year 1901 is considered the official date of the museum's foundation. It occupied several rooms in the city hall building for the first three years of its existence. The museum moved to the former Protestant school building in 1904. It was located there until 1925. The museum was moved to the Karl-Brandt House in 1926. It stayed there until 1944. This historic building was destroyed during the Second World War. So the museum had to find a new location. It was located in the Oskar-Kühlen-Haus building until 1982. The museum building is an outstanding architectural landmark of Monchengladbach today. …
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Crouching Tiger and Turtle
From the series “Furious Footways Around the World That Make You Dizzy”![](../../extreme/img/w300/crouching-tiger-and-turtle_1.jpg)
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Distance from Leverkusen center - 42.2 km.
The length of the staircase is 220 meters. It is open day and night. Admission is free. The original attraction in Duisburg was opened in 2011 and became instantly known worldwide and popular with lovers of unusual entertainments. 'Tiger and Turtle' staircase is located in the picturesque Angerpark. One of the most important secrets of the ladder is the traditional roller coaster dead loop, which is much easier to pass through than it might seem at first glance. …
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Thailand Relaxes Its COVID-19 Policy
New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.
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New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.
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