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City Hall, Düsseldorf

#40 among attractions in Düsseldorf

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City Hall

Facts and practical information

The history of the construction and use of the city hall of the state capital Düsseldorf dates back to 1570/73 in the oldest parts of the building. Since that time, the Düsseldorf City Hall, located in the middle of the old town and in the immediate vicinity of the Rhine, has continuously been the seat of the city council and the municipal administration. Until 1806, the oldest parts of the building, the old town hall, also served as a meeting place for the estates of the duchies of Jülich-Berg. The main entrance and the representative view are located on the market square enclosed by the town hall.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°13'34"N, 6°46'17"E
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2 MarktplatzStadtbezirke 01 (Altstadt)Düsseldorf Germany

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City Hall – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Altstadt, Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen, Kunsthalle Düsseldorf, City Museum.

  • altstadt dusseldorf~510 ftE
  • kunstsammlung nordrhein westfalen dusseldorf~1380 ftNE
  • kunsthalle dusseldorf~1150 ftNE
  • city museum dusseldorf~1350 ftS
  • neanderkirche dusseldorf~750 ftE
  • opernhaus dusseldorf~1430 ftNE
  • komodchen dusseldorf~1080 ftNE
  • schlossturm dusseldorf~520 ftN
  • st andreas dusseldorf~770 ftNE
  • wilhelm marx haus dusseldorf~1310 ftE
  • mahn und gedenkstatte fur die opfer der nationalsozialistischen gewaltherrschaft dusseldorf~750 ftNE

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to City Hall?

Nearby attractions include Altes Theater, Düsseldorf (1 min walk), Jan-Wellem-Denkmal, Düsseldorf (1 min walk), Gänsebrunnen, Düsseldorf (1 min walk), Schifffahrtmuseum Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf (3 min walk).

How to get to City Hall by public transport?

The nearest stations to City Hall:

Metro
  • Heinrich-Heine-Allee • Lines: U70, U71, U72, U73, U74, U75, U76, U77, U78, U79, U83 (7 min walk)
  • Benrather Straße U • Lines: U71, U72, U73, U83 (8 min walk)

Bus
  • Benrather Straße U • Lines: 785 (7 min walk)
  • Steinstraße/Königsallee • Lines: 780, 782, 785, 805, 817, Ne3, Ne4, Ne5, Ne7, Sb50 (13 min walk)

Tram
  • Poststraße • Lines: 706, 708, 709 (13 min walk)
  • Schadowstraße • Lines: 705, 706 (13 min walk)

Train
  • Düsseldorf Central Station (28 min walk)
  • Düsseldorf Wehrhahn (30 min walk)

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