Rathaus (Old Town Hall), Dusseldorf
Old Town Hall was built in 1573 and has hosted the city council and municipal administration ever since. Old Town Hall also hosted the estates of the Duchies of Julich-Berg until 1806.
Old Town Hall was built in the Renaissance style. It features two curved gables and a five-level, eight-sided stair tower.
Johann Joseph Couven renovated Old Town Hall in 1749. Couven added pilasters to the tower and added cornices between each level. In addition, Couven added a new portal with a balcony.
The current building features five wings. It is located at Market Square 1. In addition, other wings include the New Town Hall and the 1706 Grupello House.
After World War II, Old Town Hall's facades were restored. Visitors can find the city's coat of arms and an inscription in the stair tower.
Old Town Hall was built in the Renaissance style. It features two curved gables and a five-level, eight-sided stair tower.
Johann Joseph Couven renovated Old Town Hall in 1749. Couven added pilasters to the tower and added cornices between each level. In addition, Couven added a new portal with a balcony.
The current building features five wings. It is located at Market Square 1. In addition, other wings include the New Town Hall and the 1706 Grupello House.
After World War II, Old Town Hall's facades were restored. Visitors can find the city's coat of arms and an inscription in the stair tower.
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Sight Name: Rathaus (Old Town Hall)
Sight Location: Dusseldorf, Germany (See walking tours in Dusseldorf)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Dusseldorf, Germany (See walking tours in Dusseldorf)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Dusseldorf, Germany
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Creating your own self-guided walk in Dusseldorf is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Dusseldorf's Old Beer (Altbier) Walk
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.1 Km or 0.7 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.1 Km or 0.7 Miles
Rhine River Promenade Walk
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles
The project was easily one of the most successful waterfront... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles
Dusseldorf Introduction Walking Tour
The area at the confluence of the Rhine and Dussel rivers was on the outskirts of the Roman Empire and settled by Germanic fishing tribes. It is from these small beginnings that the town takes its name. "Dorf" translates to "village" in English. The city of Dusseldorf has since grown far larger than that original eighth-century fishing village.
Dusseldorf was first elevated... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
Dusseldorf was first elevated... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles