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Dusseldorf is one of Germany's great economic centres, lying in the heart of the industrial Ruhr region. It is home to many of Germany’s biggest manufacturers, as well as being the centre of the German financial, telecoms, advertising and fashion industries. This has made Dusseldorf one of Germany and Europe’s wealthiest cities, a fact reflected in its gleaming spires of tower and glass that dominate the urban landscape.

The city is dissected by the mighty River Rhine, which flows between the old city on the right bank and the gleaming new metropolis on the left. It was from a small settlement on the right bank of the river that the city first began to grow. A dispute over ownership of the city between the Archbishop of Cologne and the Count of Berg led to the bloody Battle of Worringen in 1288. During the battle the Archbishop’s forces were destroyed, leading to Dusseldorf’s elevation to city status.

Its economic and political status continued to grow throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, leading to the construction of many glorious monuments and contributing to Dusseldorf’s growing cultural reputation. Despite a period of decline during the Napoleonic period, rapid industrialisation in the 19th century once again made Dusseldorf one of Germany’s most significant urban centres.

Much of the historic city was destroyed during World War II air raids, but mercifully it has been reconstructed in faithful and elegant style. The new city on the left bank of the Rhine is a beacon of modern architecture, filled with glass and steel skyscrapers, chic boulevards and hundreds of boutiques, bars and restaurants.

The Old Town on the right bank of the river, however, is without doubt the most atmospheric and fascinating part of Dusseldorf. Although much of it was destroyed during World War II, it has retained its tangibly historic ambience and is a welcome change of pace from the frenetic left bank. Furthermore, with 260 pubs and bars, the Old Town is commonly referred to as the ‘Longest Bar in the World’.

And with one of Europe’s most dynamic arts, music and club scenes, Dusseldorf is one of Germany’s most vibrant and exciting cities.

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