Düsseldorf

Dusseldorf is the tenth largest city in Germany, and the capital of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia.

Dusseldorf is located on the banks of the Rhine and is part of the "Rhine-Ruhr" region, which is the largest metropolitan area in all of Germany (more than 11 million people), and this region also includes the cities of Bonn and Kellen.

It is a tidy, prosperous and stable city, and it has established its position in the region as a financial and administrative center, as it is the seat of a very important financial stock exchange and the headquarters of large and important companies and many international organizations. So, the skyscrapers and office buildings have become a prominent symbol of Düsseldorf, along with the exciting historical sites.

Dating back to before the 17th century, this city is rich in history and cultural traditions including classical music, opera and theatre.

Düsseldorf began as a group of fishing and farming settlements near the Düssel River during the 7th and 8th centuries.

It experienced a period of economic growth during the late nineteenth century, and the city was designated as the capital in 1946, after which it rebuilt after the devastating effects of World War II.

Düsseldorf is now a leading financial and industrial center, one of the largest and most thriving industries and home to internet companies, car manufacturers, and corporate headquarters.

Large parts of Düsseldorf were destroyed during World War II and rebuilt in a simple, modernist style, so it is hard to find old or luxurious style buildings outside the old town, with the exception of a few churches. Despite this, Dusseldorf's streets are nice, beautiful, and relatively wide.

Green vegetation abounds, and industrial water channels pass through several streets, giving Dusseldorf an atmosphere similar in some areas to the city of Amsterdam.

Dusseldorf offers a very good and extensive transportation network such as metro, trolleybuses and buses. Dusseldorf and its region are also connected to the S-Bahn train network, which is a suburban train. It is possible to purchase a daily ticket that allows free riding of all types of transportation in the city.

Dusseldorf International Airport is one of the largest airports in Germany and is connected to both international and domestic flights.