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City Monument

Stadterhebungsmonument

An artwork of Bert Gerresheim, donated by the society “Düsseldorfer Jonges” on occasion of the 700th anniversary of the foundation of the town. It is a kaleidoscope of local history, starting on left side with the cruel battle of Worringen, the signing of foundation documents by the earl of Berg in the middle and several scenes on right side including 4 popes. Among them we see Nikolaus IV raising St. Lambertus Church to a canon monastery. A market scene is shown, but also trade goods of Düsseldorf. The monument is full of symbols. You should go nearby and take account of details. You also should go some steps back. Mind the men following the apocalyptic horse riders on the left side. Their arms form the number 1288, the year of the battle of Worringen. During the battle, the Earl of Berg, Adolf V, fought against the Archbishop of Cologne, Sigfried of Westerburg. The citizens of Düsseldorf and the citizens of Cologne united in backing Adolf V (ironically in view of their future rivalry). The battle ended with the victory of the earl and the citizens.

Address: Müller-Schlösser-Gasse
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Nördliche Düssel

northern Düssel

On the right hand of the monument is a little river, named the northern Düssel. It gave the city its name (Düsseldorf means village at Düssel). The balustrade is an artwork of Bert Gerreshein too. It is also full of symbols.

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Liefergasse 1

Just 100 meters from the bustling Altstadt, the Stiftsplatz offers a tranquil atmosphere. Walking along Lambertusstraße near the intersection with Liefergasse, look for the historic house at Liefergasse 1. Its well-preserved, ornate facade is considered one of the finest examples of traditional architecture in the old town.

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Schifffahrtmuseum Düsseldorf

The shipping museum in the old castle tower.

Tue-Sun 11:00-18:00Adults €3, concessions €1.50

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Burgplatz

Castle Square

At the old town limits next to Rhine. Here was the erstwhile castle of the Earls of Berg, the later duke of Jülich-Kleve-Berg. The castle was later reconstructed as a baroque palace, which burned down in 1872. In 1888 the ruins were removed completely, and only a tower was left. Today the tower houses an inland navigation museum. The coffee-shop in the towers top offers a grand view onto the Rhine and the ships passing by. The square won an award as one of the nicest squares in Germany after World War II.