Sightseeing in Wuppertal - what to see. Complete travel guide
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Wuppertal is known as a large center of textile, chemical, machine building and pharmaceutical industry. This is also a large transportation crossing, an industrial and a trading center of Ruhr.
Travelers who like to relax in hotels with an unusual setting will definitely like the comfortable Hotel Astor. Its interior is made unique by a very beautiful finish made from light wood, …
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Wuppertal is not deprived of first-class hotels that are ready to offer customers chic rooms and impeccable service. One of the most popular and prestigious hotels in the city is …
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Couples who choose Wuppertal for a joint vacation should definitely pay attention to the also-Hotel an der Hardt. The hotel is located next to the picturesque Hardt-Anlagen Park, a couple of …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Wuppertal and surroundings
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Survived castles around Wuppertal
♥ Castle 'Schloss Burg near Solingen' , 14.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Hückeswagen Castle' , 16.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Hardenstein Castle' , 19 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Gimborn Castle' , 30.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Schloss Bladenhorst' , 34.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Schloss Burg near Solingen' , 14.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Hückeswagen Castle' , 16.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Hardenstein Castle' , 19 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Gimborn Castle' , 30.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Schloss Bladenhorst' , 34.3 km from the center. On the map
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National and city parks around Wuppertal
♥ National Park 'De Meinweg' , 77.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'De Maasduinen' , 83.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Veluwezoom' , 118.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Sallandse Heuvelrug' , 131.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'De Meinweg' , 77.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'De Maasduinen' , 83.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Veluwezoom' , 118.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Sallandse Heuvelrug' , 131.3 km from the center. On the map
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Art galleries in Wuppertal and around
♥ Art museum 'Von der Heydt Museum' Wuppertal, 2.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Museum Folkwang' Essen, 23.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Von der Heydt Museum' Wuppertal, 2.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Museum Folkwang' Essen, 23.2 km from the center. On the map
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Sights around Wuppertal from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Kolner Rathaus
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Distance from Wuppertal center - 39.7 km.
During the reconstruction of the basement there were found ruins of the ancient Roman buildings. Today all rebuilt elements of the historical buildings are open for everyone. Another peculiarity of the Kolner Rathaus is the musical instrument that makes wonderful melodies with the toll. It has appeared in the town hall in 1958. This construction has 45 bronze bells. A lot of people come to listen to the sound of them. …
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Kolner Dom
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Distance from Wuppertal center - 39.5 km.
The well-known architect Gerhard has worked at the Domprojekt. As the legend tells, the devil helped him. This was the only way to explain the construction of such a grand architectural project. Every day, more than 20,000 people visit the Cologne Cathedral, which is to be graced by its magnificent interiors and the golden sarcophagus with its main sanctuary. The latter is a real masterpiece of jeweler art. For the decoration of the sarcophagus thousands of precious stones were used. In the cathedral there are also other sanctuaries - the Gerokreuz and the Milan Madonna, a unique statue from the 13th century. All those who are interested can climb up the Domgipfel and enjoy the panorama of Cologne, for which only 509 steps have to be overcome. …
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Preferred to Open 9 New Hotels in 2022
In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah.
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In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah.
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27.07.2024
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