Wuppertal is a German city that is located on the territory of North Rheine-Westphalia on the Wupper River that is a tributary to the Rhine River. The city was founded in 1929 in result of merger of 3 towns – Barman, Elberfeld and Brill.
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Wuppertal is known as a large center of textile, chemical, machine building and pharmaceutical industry. This is also a large transportation crossing, an industrial and a trading center of Ruhr.
Travelers who like to relax in hotels with an unusual setting will definitely like the comfortable Hotel Astor. Its interior is made unique by a very beautiful finish made from light wood, … Open
Among the few remaining historic sites worth highlighting, is the Bayenburg Castle. It is located in an incredibly beautiful natural area, in the valley of the River Wupper. The first mention of this castle dates back to 1336, whereas the exact date of its construction is unknown. For many years, this castle belonged to the noble family of Berg. In the middle of the 13th century it was completely destroyed during the Thirty Years' War. Today, the once majestic castle is reminiscent of only small fragments of the building. Many tourists come here just to take a walk in the picturesque natural area.
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
For travelers impartial to art, it will be much more interesting to visit the Von der Heydt Museum. It is located in the heart of the city and occupies the restored building of the old town hall. This museum has a very interesting collection of art works, some of them over 400 years old. The founders of this museum are members of a wealthy family of bankers Von der Heydt. They were the first to donate paintings for the museum from their personal collection. Subsequently, the example of this family was followed by other wealthy citizens. So today, we can say with confidence that the magnificent museum was formed with the support of the locals themselves.
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