Düsseldorf, State capital on the Rhine River, Germany
The Rheinturm telecommunications tower stands 240 meters tall above the river, marking the city center with its prominent needle-like structure.
The settlement received its city rights in 1288 after Count Adolf V of Berg defeated the forces of the Archbishop of Cologne.
The Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen exhibits international art collections across its three locations: K20, K21, and F3 Schmela Haus.
The Rhine Promenade connects the Altstadt district with the MediaHafen, offering a 1.5-kilometer paved path for pedestrians and cyclists.
The underground station Benrather Strasse features an installation of 1,690 light points that transform passenger movement into flowing patterns.
Location: Düsseldorf Government Region
Elevation above the sea: 38 m
Part of: Rhine-Ruhr Metropolitan Region
Shares border with: Neuss, Mettmann, Ratingen, Hilden, Erkrath, Langenfeld, Duisburg, Meerbusch, Rhein-Kreis Neuss
Address: 40 Düsseldorf, Germany 40629 Düsseldorf
Website: https://duesseldorf-tourismus.de
GPS coordinates: 51.22540,6.77631
Latest update: August 11, 2025 11:38
Düsseldorf offers photographers a diverse range of settings that blend centuries of history with contemporary urban design. From the pink Rococo facade of Benrath Palace and the medieval ruins of Kaiserpfalz Kaiserswerth to the bold modern structures of MedienHafen designed by internationally recognized architects, the city presents countless opportunities to capture compelling images. The contrast between old and new appears throughout Düsseldorf, whether you're photographing the historic gravestones at Alter Golzheimer Friedhof, the cobblestone streets of the Old Town, or the sleek observation deck of the Rheinturm rising 551 feet (168 meters) above the Rhine. The city's green spaces add another dimension to your photography, with the 173-acre (70-hectare) Hofgarten providing tree-lined paths and open meadows, while Nordpark showcases formal Japanese gardens and seasonal flowerbeds. Along Königsallee, a tree-lined canal creates natural reflections that complement the surrounding storefronts and architecture. Whether you're interested in architectural details, natural settings, or urban landscapes, Düsseldorf's varied locations work equally well in morning light, afternoon sun, or after dark when building illumination transforms the cityscape into a different visual experience altogether.
Merkur Spiel-Arena
5 km
Rheinturm
1.3 km
Benrath Palace
9.7 km
PSD Bank Dome
5.7 km
Königsallee
328 m
Düsseldorf Central Station
1.3 km
Dreischeibenhaus
490 m
Löbbecke Museum und Aquazoo
3.9 km
Rheinstadion
4.9 km
Tonhalle Düsseldorf
794 m
Neuer Zollhof
1.7 km
Museum Kunstpalast
1.1 km
Mitsubishi Electric Halle
3.1 km
Düsseldorfer Schauspielhaus
577 m
Rheinuferpromenade
537 m
Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen
346 m
Kaiserpfalz Kaiserswerth
8.8 km
Nordpark Düsseldorf
3.9 km
St. Lambertus
453 m
Heltorf Castle
12.9 km
Ehrenhof
1 km
Lichtzeitpegel
1.3 km
Hofgarten
518 m
Schloss Kalkum
8.9 km
Nordfriedhof
3.6 km
Basilica of St. Quirinus
6.5 km
Breidenbacher Hof
101 m
K21
987 mReviews
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