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Duisburg, Germany

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Duisburg is one of Germany’s westernmost cities and is home to a large inland harbour from its position on the banks of two rivers – the River Rhine and the River Ruhr. The city is well-known for its role in the commerce and steel production industries, areas which have inevitably served to boost the economy in years gone by. Due to the presence of steel factories and their subsequent productivity Duisburg was heavily attacked during Second World War to stem the flow of weapons to the front line, and so the city has relatively few landmarks as 80 per cent of its buildings were destroyed during those years.

The city is located in the heavily populous state of North Rhine-Westphalia and so it is near to a number of other large cities. Duisburg is directly west of heavyweights Essen and Dortmund, while just to its south are Cologne and Dusseldorf. Meanwhile, to the west are the borders with the Netherlands and Belgium. Giving an idea as to the abundance of the region’s population, Duisburg is the fifth largest city in the state with approximately 500,000 inhabitants, while it is the 12th largest in the country.

Duisburg is divided into seven districts and has brought together a number of different cities under its jurisdiction over the years. Intriguingly, some 60,000 Turkish Muslims live in the city and so to accommodate for their needs a particularly large mosque has been built there. Another demographic comes in the form of students; the University of Duisburg-Essen is home to some 30,000 people seeking to gain their qualifications.
Despite being heavily bombed between the years 1939 and 1945 the city still has some historic sights which go well to complement the more recent additions to the scene. There are some natural outdoor activities on offer such as the beautiful six lakes recreational area, the zoo, two botanical gardens and another landscaped park. A boat trip along the river is also a popular option, particularly as it allows you to take a snapshot of some of the harbour on its journey.

The City Palais is a hive of activity with its array of entertainment, shopping, eating areas and other events. There is also the new Forum Duisburg shopping centre which provides another place for guests to visit during their stay. Alternatively, there are four museums as well as the Burgplatz Castle Square area. The museums are: the Cultural and Local History Museum, the Küppersmühle Museum, the Wilhelm Lehmbruck Museum and the German Inland Waterways Museum.

The west German city hosts a number of festivals each year. The main events and occasions include the Duisburg Accents, the Dreamtime Festival, the Children’s Culture Festival and the Days of Dancing Festival while there is also a selection of other smaller fests.
 

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