Our next port was Dusseldorf, an interesting city of great variety. It dates back to 1135 and during World War II, the city was virtually reduced to a pile of rubble as round-the-clock air attacks took their toll. Now it is a large city with renovated old buildings as well as buildings of daring design.

A large number of buildings in the area along the river are now occupied by media companies. Some examples are these buildings by the American architect, Frank Gehry, called "dancing buildings." .

On one side of this old canal on Koningsallee are the most expensive shops of Dusseldorf, which is well known for its fashions.

A beautiful old church building, no longer used for worship.

A view of a castle tower on the right with the 14th century Lambertuskirche in the background with its twisted spire.

The town hall with a statue of Jan Willem, an elector from 1690-1715.

Continue to the city of Koblenz.