 | Dusseldorf Profile |
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| The capital of Nordrhein-Westfalen and situated in the smoke-stack heart of Germany's industrial Ruhrgebiet, Dusseldorf has nevertheless emerged as one of Germany's most elegant, as well as commercial cities. Site of the country's most active stock-exchange, hundreds of banks and foreign based companies, this rambling city along the Rhein is a commercial/cultural oasis fueled by a huge cash flow | | Seemingly to have reaped only the good from Germany's postwar "economic miracle", a walk through certain sections of Dusseldorf is reminiscent of a stroll in Paris. The stores, especially along Konigsalle, are chic, stylish and expensive. The city's inhabitants live up to their native moniker as members of Germany's Fashion Capital. Interspersed among the sleek, modern business towers and historical edifices are a large array of parks, gardens and tranquil corners. One such lovely setting is romantic Hofgarten Park, which is surrounded by the city's numerous, world class museums. | | Another favorite antidote to the city's teeming, business-oriented lifestyle, is the well-preserved Altstadt, or Old Town, along the Rhein. With its antique squares, cobblestone streets, gothic Rathaus and Castle Tower, there's more than enough to satiate the most romantic of travelers. These historic, winding streets - lined with over 200 elegant cafes and restaurants - are pure Dusseldorf. | |
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