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Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf is Germany's most cosmopolitan and internationally minded city, a centre of fashion, art and luxury retail that combines the outstanding Altstadt old town, a world class contemporary art scene, excellent Japanese and international dining and a beautiful Rhine waterfront. From the Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen and the Medienhafen to the Japanese community of Immermannstrasse and the carnival culture, Düsseldorf offers a sophisticated and highly enjoyable German city experience.
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"Düsseldorf has a confidence and a quality of living that I find very attractive. The combination of outstanding contemporary art, excellent food, a genuinely lively Altstadt and the beautiful Rhine setting creates a city that delivers considerably more than its reputation suggests."
The Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen houses one of Germany's finest collections of modern art including outstanding Klee and Mondrian alongside a superb programme of temporary exhibitions. The Altstadt of Düsseldorf is one of the most lively in Germany, a compact old town of historic pubs serving Altbier, traditional Rhineland taverns and excellent restaurants. The Medienhafen, a regenerated harbour of striking contemporary architecture by Frank Gehry and others, provides an outstanding architectural destination. The Japanese community around Immermannstrasse has created an outstanding concentration of Japanese restaurants and shops.
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Kunstsammlung NRW
One of Germany's finest collections of modern art with outstanding Klee and Mondrian.
Altstadt
One of Germany's most lively old towns of Altbier pubs and traditional Rhineland taverns.
Medienhafen
A spectacular regenerated harbour of contemporary architecture including Frank Gehry buildings.
Japanese Quarter
An outstanding concentration of Japanese restaurants and shops around Immermannstrasse.
Königsallee
Germany's most prestigious shopping boulevard of international luxury brands.
Rhine Waterfront
A beautiful riverside promenade with excellent cafés and restaurants above the Rhine.