The town was subsequently secured by moats and embankments. Around , a first boundary wall enclosed the approximately four hectares of the town. In the county of Berg became a duchy. He therefore also counts as the second founder of the city.
With around 1, inhabitants, the town was the largest in the new duchy of Berg. During this time, the castle was extended to form a palace complex in the Renaissance style. The city fortifications were also strengthened. The rank of a capital also manifested itself from an economic point of view: the Rhine just outside the gates was the most important trade and transport route of its time. Goods were moved on it from the Netherlands to the Alps.
Around a first port was built near the Citadel as a transhipment point for goods to the bergisch lands. In , a new town hall was built in the direct proximity of the palace complex. Around years later the building was somewhat redesigned in baroque style and since then, it has essentially shown the face we know today. Their terms of office can be historically documented almost without any gaps since With the death of the last prince of the Dukes of Cleves in the year , a division of the significant mass of lands on the Lower Rhine was imminent.
The razing of the walls, bastions and ramparts in freed the city from the corset of military installations. On Kastanienallee he was — so tradition has it — pelted with horse droppings, and never visited the town again.
A great locational advantage — especially as against the fortress city of Cologne. Here, extensive plants were set up, a first rail connection laid, and new harbour installations built along the river Rhine. Between and the city grew particularly rapidly and the development of the infrastructure along with it: starting in , the first central station was built at its current location, and in a permanent bridge connection was finally constructed to the Oberkassel bank of the Rhine.
Its increasing importance was also reflected in the seat of the district government and the provincial diet of the Rhineland. This traditional administrative function ultimately proved an advantage for the town after The city is also an important international business, finance, art and culture center of Europe.
After its almost complete destruction, the city was rebuilt in accordance with its historical roots. You can get to the city center with public bus, train, taxi, and car.
You can click here for more information. It is available between and with 3 to 7 minute intervals. Tickets are sold in automatic vending machines at the airport. The trip to the city center from the airport approximately costs 30 Euros You can also enjoy the city with a rental car, with the best offers from Pegasus Airlines car rental service.
You can use metro, trams, public buses and taxis to get around in the city. The city offers special tourist cards with varied prices and durations. You can check their timetables and routes from here.
The site is available in English. You can also use taxis to get around in the city. They cost 2. The hottest month is July and the coldest month is February. The city attracts more than three million tourists annually thanks to its economic development, art and culture scene, and historical landmarks. Old Town Altstadt is the historical center of the city and is swarming with historical buildings, top-notch local restaurants, and museums.
Lambertus Church is one of the oldest building in the city. The church has striking gothic style architecture and was built in the 16 th century and rebuilt again in Lambertus Church is located in the city center near the Rhine River. Schloss Benrath was built in as a summer palace and hunting lodge. Schloss Benrath is famous for its exquisite garden and shines with its spectacular Baroque-style architecture.
Kunst im Tunnel KIT is the new contemporary art museum of the city. You can click here to check upcoming events and entrance hours. Nordpark is the beloved natural park of the city with fountains, old birch trees, meadows, and ponds. The park is located in the northern part of the city, walking distance away from the city center.
German cuisine is highly varied yet most of the recipes consist of meat, butter, and potatoes. While pubs and restaurants are usually closed before midnight, there are plenty of bars and clubs are open until dawn. We are using cookies to personalize and enhance your use of the Pegasus Website. By continuing to use our website without changing your cookie settings, you are agreeing to the use of cookies as set in the Pegasus Privacy Policy. In , it became the seat of the Duchy of Berg and swiftly grew fat on trade — much of it fuelled by the River Rhine.
During this period, in particular during the reign of Johann Wilhelm II, the city established itself as a hub for culture and trade as the ruling dynasty used their wealth to encourage the arts.
Did you know? One million visitors come for the Shrove Monday procession every year.
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