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Ehrenhof, Architectural ensemble in Düsseldorf, Germany.

The Ehrenhof features elongated courtyards surrounded by axisymmetric buildings with brick facades and monumental design elements along the Rhine River.

Architect Wilhelm Kreis constructed the Ehrenhof between 1925 and 1926 for the GeSoLei exhibition, which attracted 7.5 million visitors during the Weimar Republic.

The complex houses both the NRW-Forum for contemporary art and the Museum Kunstpalast, presenting exhibitions from different artistic periods.

Visitors can reach the museums, concert venues, and gardens through multiple entrances, with the main access point at Ehrenhof 2-5 in Düsseldorf.

The building incorporates a former planetarium that has been transformed into the Tonhalle, which now functions as a primary concert venue.

Location: Düsseldorf

GPS coordinates: 51.23440,6.77258

Latest update: March 3, 2025 11:19

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