Düsseldorf’s old town is home to the city’s historical, political and cultural life. The castle tower on Burgplatz, the 14th century Basilica of St. Lambertus or the house where Heinrich Heine was born are just a few of the most famous sights in the state capital. The town hall, the North Rhine-Westphalia Art Collection and the Düsseldorf Art Academy are also popular photo motifs. Düsseldorf is famous worldwide for the countless shops, cafés and bars with outdoor dining near the Rhine, which give the old town a southern charm. The historic breweries and restaurants are also popular with tourists. Not for nothing is Düsseldorf affectionately called the “longest bar in the world”.
