Velbert, Administrative municipality in Mettmann district, Germany.
Description
Velbert is a mid-sized town in Mettmann district that spreads over hilly terrain and consists of the former places Velbert, Neviges and Langenberg. The urban structure connects old town centers with newer residential areas and commercial zones distributed between forested hills.
History
The first written mention as Feldbrahti dates from the year 875, when the settlement stood under the administration of Werden abbey. In 1508 the first locksmith was documented, marking the beginning of the local metal tradition.
Culture
The German Lock Museum displays mechanisms from different centuries and makes the local metalworking tradition visible. Visitors see how security technology has developed over time and what role it plays in daily life.
Practical
The town is reached via the A44 and A535 motorways, and S-Bahn lines run between the individual districts. Visitors who walk should be prepared for the hilly terrain, which features steep ascents in some places.
Did you know?
The Neviges district houses a pilgrimage cathedral from the 1960s, whose concrete architecture is shaped by straight surfaces and unusual angles. The building looks like a tent made of stone from the outside and stands out through its distinctive form.
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