Dusseldorf - The Fashion Capital on the Rhine
 
   
Dusseldorf - General Information |
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Currency: |
Euro |
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Language: |
German & English |
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Area: |
216 km2 |
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Climate: |
Typical Northwest Coastal
Climate (with moderate summers and rainy winters) |
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| Summer: |
Max
- 75° F (24°C) | Min - 59°F (15°C) |
| Winter: |
Max
- 52° F (11°C) | Min - 30°F (10°C) |
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| Also known as: |
City of Arts, Fashion & Media
capital & The Paris of Germany |
| Famous for: |
Trade Fairs, Designer Fashion, Football Team,
Shopping, Bars & Historical Sites |
| Geographical Location: |
Western Germany on the River Rhine, Europe |
| Latitude, Longitude & Altitude: |
51°14' N, 6°47'E & 125ft (above
sea level) |
| Best time to visit: |
Throughout the Year (preferably summers) |
| Neighbouring Cities: |
Duisburg, Cologne, Bochum, Remscheid &
Krefeld |
| Means of Local Transport: |
Buses, Trams, Underground Trains & Taxis |
| Known as Germany's
Paris, it is the city of fashion where the top designers preview their
collections. |
| Is the state
Capital of North Rhine-Westphalia. |
Overview
Located on the banks of the River Rhine, is the flourishing commercial city
of Dusseldorf. The capital city of Rhine, Dusseldorf is one of the most
dynamic cities, boasting of strong economic foundation and is the largest
financial center of Germany after Frankfurt. This thriving economy makes it
the wealthiest city of Germany.
The city is famous for numerous special events and national-international
conferences and trade fairs. Thousands of businessmen visits Dusseldorf
trade shows each year due to the citys historical and commercial
attractiveness. Dusseldorf hosts some of the most important trade events and
exhibitions (especially the Fashion related) in Germany and the World.
Known by the name Germanys Paris, Dusseldorf is the
fashion and style hub of the country with some of the world famous designers
and brand names. Home to countless museums & theatres, the impressive
German Opera House, the world famous shopping boulevard- the Konigsallee and
the worlds longest bar- Altstadt, Dusseldorf is undoubtedly paradise
for shoppers and the city of art and culture.
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