Culture of Wuppertal. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces

Wuppertal-Beyenburg Start your sightseeing from visiting beautiful Elisa Tower, which is located in the picturesque district of Hardt. The height of building is 21 meters at its top is equipped with an excellent observation deck, which provides unforgettable panoramic views of the city. The tower got its name in honor of the wife of King of Prussia, Elisabeth of Bavaria. The tower is considered one of the most beautiful monuments of the Middle Ages. The building is surrounded by a beautiful park, which is a popular place of rest for both locals and tourists. While walking through its shady avenues, you can reach a beautiful botanical garden. An excursion in the garden must also be present in the recreation program.
Wuppertal is not deprived of first-class hotels that are ready to offer customers chic rooms and impeccable service. One of the most popular and prestigious hotels in the city is … Open
A no less interesting architectural landmark is located in Elberfeld quarter. This is the building of the old town hall. The building is made in a pseudo-Gothic style and is decorated with graceful tall towers and huge panoramic windows. Currently the Town Hall is occupied by one of the local municipality offices, so visiting its interior premises is prohibited for visitors. Every day the square in front of the town hall attracts a huge number of people, who come there to take a picture of the original building.
The opening of the abovementioned Botanical Garden took place in 1890. Today this is one of the most magnificent and beautiful gardens in Germany. The huge territory of the garden has become home to numerous tropical crops. During an excursion in the garden visitors will see approximately four hundred exotic plants. The garden is divided into several thematic zones. Its territory includes a beautiful artificial lake and green groves with gigantic trees, and even greenhouses with exotic fruits. The local zoo has become a kind of a tourist attraction. The zoo was founded in 1879. Now its territory is home to more than five thousand exotic animals imported from all over the world. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Couples who choose Wuppertal for a joint vacation should definitely pay attention to the also-Hotel an der Hardt. The hotel is located next to the picturesque Hardt-Anlagen Park, a couple of … Open
Continue your acquaintance with architectural monuments of Wuppertal during an excursion to the Tower of Bismarck. A beautiful memorial tower was erected in honor of the first chancellor of the country and was named after him. The top of the tower is also equipped with an observation deck, which can be visited by anyone. A funicular road is a one more interesting attraction of the city. The road is included in a system of public transport. The length of the road is more than 13 kilometers. A ride in the funicular will also become an unforgettable adventure. An ancient wagon will be of particular interest for tourists – once the wagon was used by the special first passenger of the road - Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany.
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Wuppertal and surroundings

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Reference information
Map of all palaces
Public palaces near Wuppertal
♥   Palace 'Schloss Benrath' Düsseldorf, 24.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Palace 'Electoral Palace' Bonn, 59.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all art museums
Art galleries in Wuppertal and around
♥   Art museum 'Von der Heydt Museum' Wuppertal, 2.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Art museum 'Museum Folkwang' Essen, 23.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all churches
Cathedrals and basilicas near Wuppertal
♥   Basilika St. Margareta, Düsseldorf-Gerresheim, 22.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilika St. Lambertus, Düsseldorf, 29 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilika St. Suitbertus, Düsseldorf, 31.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Münster-Basilika St. Quirin, Neuss, 34.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilika St. Kunibert, Köln, 38.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilika St. Ursula, Köln, 39.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Dom St. Peter und Maria, Köln, 39.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo

Unique spots in Wuppertal and near

Dom Cologne Cathedral

From the series “Gothic Architecture – Magnificent Monuments”
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

Kolner Rathaus

From the series “Famous Buildings of Renaissance Architecture”
The main element of the architectural complex is the 61 meters tower, that was built in the 15th century. Five stored tower is decorated with outstanding sculptures. There you can see about 120 figures of outstanding historical leaders, holy people and honorary citizens. Nowadays in the building has placed an interesting museum of Roman civilization. … Read further

Excursions over cultural sights of neighbours of Wuppertal

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