Schlossturm (Castle Tower), Dusseldorf
The Castle Tower is the only remaining portion of the Dusseldorf Castle. Dusseldorf Castle was originally built in 1260, and the tower's first three levels date to the 13th century.
Alessandro Pasqualini added the fourth level in 1552, which features a polygonal design with Tuscan columns. In 1845, King Friedrich Wilhelm IV commissioned architect Friedrich August Stuler to design the fifth level with a round arch style. In 1882, a tent roof was added.
Over the centuries, Dusseldorf Castle fell into disrepair and was mostly destroyed by a fire in 1872. The tower's wind vane represents a fire blower designed to commemorate the castle fire.
The Castle Tower now hosts the Rhine Maritime Museum, which focuses on Dusseldorf's water transport history. The exhibits feature ship replicas and interactive displays. In addition, visitors can get an excellent view of current Rhine river ships from the museum's top floor.
Alessandro Pasqualini added the fourth level in 1552, which features a polygonal design with Tuscan columns. In 1845, King Friedrich Wilhelm IV commissioned architect Friedrich August Stuler to design the fifth level with a round arch style. In 1882, a tent roof was added.
Over the centuries, Dusseldorf Castle fell into disrepair and was mostly destroyed by a fire in 1872. The tower's wind vane represents a fire blower designed to commemorate the castle fire.
The Castle Tower now hosts the Rhine Maritime Museum, which focuses on Dusseldorf's water transport history. The exhibits feature ship replicas and interactive displays. In addition, visitors can get an excellent view of current Rhine river ships from the museum's top floor.
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Sight Name: Schlossturm (Castle Tower)
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
Create Your Own Walk in Dusseldorf
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
Just as London has given us Porter, Dublin – Stout, Burton – the original (English) IPA, and Cologne – Kolsch, Dusseldorf has contributed to the world of beers its signature Altbier. They say, Dusseldorf and Altbier go together like onion rings and blood sausage. Curiously enough, though, this delicious, cool-fermented and malty brew, ranging in color from dark brown to copper, is not... view more
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
The scenic Rheinuferpromenade (Rhine Promenade) is the lifeline of Dusseldorf. Currently one of the most beautiful places in the city and a very popular destination for both locals and tourists, this approximately 1.5-kilometer-long embankment was developed between 1990 and 1997 to a design by architect Niklaus Fritschi.
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
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