Travel By Fingertip...Germany
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Major Sights in Dusseldorf

Dusseldorf Tourist Office: ADDRESS: Immermannstrasse 65b Phone: 172.020
Entrance fees to Dusseldorf's museums and exhibits range between $2.00-$7.00;
reduced prices for children, seniors and students. Some sights are free.

Alstadt (Old Town)

As with most major German cities, Dusseldorf possesses a charming Old Quarter with historic monuments, atmospheric pubs and interesting walks. ADDRESS: On the banks of the Rhein, you can enter off Rathausufer.

Old Castle Tower

The remains of this 13th Century castle includes an interesting maritime museum. ADDRESS: Old Town

City Hall

Dusseldorf's 16th Century "Rathaus" is one of the central sights in the Old City.

Goethe Museum

Over 35,000 pieces of memorabilia relating to the famed German poet are on display. There's also a separate room just for writings related to Faust . Open daily except Mon 11am-5pm ADDRESS: Jacobistrasse 2, Hofgarten Park Ph: 899-6262.

Kunstmuseum

One of Germany's best art galleries, the museum has an especially fine collection of 16th-20th Century art, sculpture and glasswork. Open daily except Mon 11am-6pm. ADDRESS: Ehrenhof 5 Ph: 899-2460.