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Culture of Duisburg. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces
Beautiful and ancient city of Duisburg traditionally attracts tourists by its places of interest and various cultural sites. Despite the fact that the city was severely damaged during the Second World War, a number of interesting architectural and historical monuments have survived in its territory. The majority of sightseeing tours start from a visit to Dreigiebelhaus – one of the oldest buildings in Duisburg. Despite its age the house has been preserved to this day in its original form. The building of the house was completed in the middle of the 16th century. Today its premises are occupied by numerous art galleries and studios.
Tourists can learn about most important historical events and explore a collection of priceless exhibits in Museum of Urban History and Culture. The most famous cultural institution of Duisburg is located in an old flour mill. The globe of the internationally famous scientist and researcher Gerhard Mercator is considered the most valuable item in the museum. Besides this, the museum features an interesting collection of historical and ethnographic artifacts, and works of art, some of which relate to the period of the early Middle Ages.
The largest shopping street of Duisburg, Königstraße begins near the railway station. The choice of shops on it is simply huge, from common clothing stores and exclusive designer boutiques … 
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Map of all palaces
Public palaces near Duisburg
♥ Palace 'Schloss Benrath' Düsseldorf, 31.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Electoral Palace' Bonn, 81.6 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all art museums
Art galleries in Duisburg and around
♥ Art museum 'Museum Folkwang' Essen, 17.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'museum Kunst Palast' Düsseldorf, 22.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen' Düsseldorf, 22.9 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all churches
Cathedrals and basilicas near Duisburg
♥ Basilika St. Lambertus, Düsseldorf, 22.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilika St. Margareta, Düsseldorf-Gerresheim, 23.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Münster-Basilika St. Quirin, Neuss, 26.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilika St. Viktor („St. Viktor-Dom”), Xanten, 32.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilika St. Laurentius, Wuppertal, 33.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Münster-Basilika St. Vitus, Mönchengladbach, 34.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilika St. Ursula, Köln, 56 km from the center. On the map
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Unique spots in Duisburg and near
Dom Cologne Cathedral
From the series “Gothic Architecture – Magnificent Monuments”
Check on the map: Distance from Duisburg center - 56.6 km.
A beautiful sculpture of the Milan Madonna is located in the cathedral. It is also considered an outstanding sculptural creation in the Gothic style. Many beautiful legends are associated with Cologne Cathedral. According to one of them, the devil helped the architect Gerhard make drawings of the unique facade. The architect's wife managed to outwit the devil and save her husband's soul from a terrible fate. Another legend says that the devil was so angry at the deception that he predicted the end of the world on the day when the cathedral will be completed. Perhaps this is why one of the most beautiful Gothic cathedrals in the world was never completed. …
Read further Distance from Duisburg center - 56.6 km.
Abteiberg Museum
From the series “Famous buildings of Postmodern architecture”
Check on the map: Distance from Duisburg center - 34.7 km.
The year 1901 is considered the official date of the museum's foundation. It occupied several rooms in the city hall building for the first three years of its existence. The museum moved to the former Protestant school building in 1904. It was located there until 1925. The museum was moved to the Karl-Brandt House in 1926. It stayed there until 1944. This historic building was destroyed during the Second World War. So the museum had to find a new location. It was located in the Oskar-Kühlen-Haus building until 1982. The museum building is an outstanding architectural landmark of Monchengladbach today. …
Read further Distance from Duisburg center - 34.7 km.
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Photogallery of cultural heritage of Duisburg
Landmarks of culture on Duisburg map: art-galleries, monuments, palaces, etc
Culture guide to Duisburg. Which fascinating sights to visit once you are in Duisburg: temples, churches, museums, theaters and castles. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) on the places 'must visit' in Duisburg. Plan your own city excursion by using this page info!
