Gerresheim

Gerresheim is an eastern district of Düsseldorf that blends modern residences with older buildings scattered throughout its streets and neighborhoods. The quarter covers about 6.7 square kilometers and mixes residential blocks with preserved structures from its past.

This quarter began around 870 when a nobleman established a women's convent and gave his name to the settlement. In 1909, it became part of Düsseldorf when the city expanded to include the surrounding communities.

The Basilica of Saint Margaretha stands as the spiritual center of the neighborhood, where visitors can see medieval religious objects still on display. The church marks the heart of the old quarter and shows how faith shaped the area's development over centuries.

Three train lines run through Gerresheim station and link the area directly to Düsseldorf Central Station and Wuppertal. Walking through the older neighborhoods is the best way to discover the quarter's layout and character.

For more than a century, this area was home to a major glassworks founded in 1864 that became the world's largest. The factory drew workers from Italy and changed the face of the neighborhood until its closure in the early 2000s.