Düsseldorf is the capital of the German state North Rhine-Westphalia and centre of the Rhine-Ruhr region. I really like this city and I wish I could go back and explore it even more, perhaps even live there. I think it would be one of the cities on my list to live in Germany. Located on the banks of the river Rhine, it has great architecture, art scene, it is an international business and financial centre known for its fashion and trade fairs, it is a modern city with historical quarter...this city has it all.
Main attractions:
Old Town / Altstadt - is known for its historical architecture, but even if you are not into ' old buildings' go and check out its "longest bar in the world". I believe there are about 300 pubs and bars all within this area.
Media Harbour / Medien Hafen - is a former industrial harbour transformed into a modern business and residential district. I really enjoyed the view.
Rhine River Promenade - is my favourite part of the city. You can get from the Old Town to the Media Harbour walking along the Rhine promenade. It is a place lined with cafés, so you can just pick one, relax and watch the life go by or stroll along.
Königsallee - the locals call it the "Kö" and it is definitely a place to visit if you want to do some serious shopping or just enjoy window shopping along this boulevard.
Cologne/Köln is the fourth largest city and one of the oldest in Germany, located in the same state of North Rhine-Westphalia on the both sides of the Rhine river. During the Second World War about 90 percent of the city was destroyed, but rebuilt after the war and for that reason it is now characterised by the post-war architecture.
It is a cultural centre with many museums and galleries.
The Cologne Cathedral / Kölner Dom - it is the second highest building in Cologne and you can see it from almost everywhere in the city centre. It was damaged, but survived the Second World War bombing. It is a beautiful example of Gothic and Neo-Gothic architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage site. You have to see it!
It is a highlight of the season and is held in February or March visited by thousands of people every year.
Love Locks - this is something special. There is a place called 'Hohenzollern Bridge Love Locks'.
It is a really nice Cologne's tradition where couples fix locks to the railings of the bridge to make sure that their love lasts forever and then throw the key into the river. Unfortunately, I didn't know about this when my husband and I were visiting years ago, but we are still together, so I guess we didn't need a lock. Maybe next time, to make sure...:-)
And of course there is Eau de Cologne / Kölnisch Wasser. It all began in the city of Cologne in 1709 when the Italian perfumer John Maria Farina made Cologne famous by naming his new fragrance Eau de Cologne to honour his new hometown. You can find all about it in the Farina Fragrance Museum.
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