Stadterhebungsmonument

The Stadterhebungsmonument is a bronze sculpture located at the intersection of Josef-Wimmer and Müller-Schlösser-Gasse in Düsseldorf's Old Town. The work features detailed relief panels depicting historical moments including the Battle of Worringen and the city's elevation to municipal status.

In 1288, Count Adolf V granted city rights to Düsseldorf following the Battle of Worringen, an event that shaped the city's political trajectory. The monument was created in 1988 to honor this turning point that occurred 700 years earlier.

The bronze sculptures display scenes tied to Düsseldorf's identity, including the city seal and Saint Lambertus church, which have defined the city's character. These carved representations let visitors see the visual symbols that have mattered to local life over the centuries.

The monument sits in the heart of the Old Town and is easy to reach on foot, with good signage near several historic restaurants and bars. Its location makes it simple to combine a visit with other nearby attractions in the neighborhood.

A hidden detail in the sculpture allows visitors to discover the year 1288 encoded in the bronze surfaces when viewed from a specific vantage point. This concealed mark turns a walk to the monument into a small hunt for historical clues embedded in the metal work.