Curiosities in North Rhine-Westphalia

A total of 9 curiosities is found.

Rheinturm

Düsseldorf, Germany

The Rhine Tower, Dusseldorf's most recognisable landmark created by architect H. Deilmann and build in 1979 – 1982, is situated on the edge of the city centers southern district at the entrance to the Media Harbour, directly next to the North...

Zollverein

Essen, Germany

In Essen in the Ruhr area are old factories and old coal mine Zollverein. In 1986 the work in the mines and the company put stop, after which the Zollverein buildings have stood empty for some time. Since 2001, the complex on the world heritage list...

Schlösser Augustusburg und Falkenlust

Brühl, Germany

Palaces Augustusburg und Falkenlust (Castle August and Falkenlust) are both in Bruhl, Germany. In the Schloss Brühl Park are around 1700 built two castles, which now adorn the World Heritage List. Both castles are worth a visit and the entrance...

Eisenbrunnen

Aachen, Germany

The Elisenbrunnen is the symbol of the town of Aachen. The building was erected in 1827 to plans by Cremer and Schinkel. When it served as a source home and gallery, one can still taste the Aachen thermal waters even today. Marble plaques recall the...

Couven Museum

Aachen, Germany

The Couven its visitors how the living culture looked like in the 18th and 19th century. 20 Particularly noteworthy are the great variety and quality of the furnishings, fireplaces and stucco. Rococo and Aachen / Liège baroque together into a...

The Dom

Aachen, Germany

The Aachen Cathedral is one of the most famous examples of occidental architecture. It is the church where more than 30 German kings were crowned, the burial place of Charlemagne, an important pilgrimage church and since 1930 Cathedral of the...

Schloss Burg

Solingen, Germany

The site is located in southern Brittany, on the Gulf of Morbihan, in the village of Le Hallate. Directions: on the RN 165, halfway between Vannes and Auray take the exit Plougoumelen, at Keneah left.

Kreismuseum Wewelsburg

Büren-wewelsburg, Germany

Wewelsburg Castle was built between 1603 and1609 in Weser Renaissance style as a supplementary residence for the Prince Bishops of Paderborn. The triangular castle, which is located in the village of Wewelsburg (Büren) in the district of Paderborn,...

Stadhuis Aken

Aachen, Germany

In the early 14th century, the townspeople of Aachen took over the ruined palace of Charlemagne. On its foundation they built the gothic town hall, which was converted into a baroque building in the 17th and 18th centuries. The town hall was...