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Being the capital of North Rhine-Westphalia, the city of Dusseldorf is known for its local festivities and carnivals. The city boasts of a dual culture, where there are modern, technically equipped TV studios on the one hand and on the other there is the rich middle-western German cultural heritage.
Dusseldorf History
The city of Dusseldorf has a very interesting history. When the Roman Empire went on an expedition to strengthen its political position, a handful of Germanic ethnic communities stayed back in their ancestral territories on the Eastern banks of the river Rhine. It was from these settlements that the city of Dusseldorf was established.Dusseldorf Culture
The people of Dusseldorf love music and are culturally sound in the field of theater and music. One of the best bands of the city is the Kraftwerk, which has recently gained International acclamation. Similarly the field of fine arts saw the emergence of celebrities like Paul Klee, Joseph Beuys, Gerhard Richter and Albert Bierstadt.Dusseldorf Carnival and Festivals
The biggest cultural hub of the country, Dusseldorf is at its best during the festivals and carnivals. Millions of tourists flock in the city of Dusseldorf to experience the Düsseldorfer Karneval, which takes place in the month of November. The carnival is known for its huge extravaganza, with the trumpeting parades and the colorful costumes, accompanied by miraculous display of fire work. The Düsseldorfer Karneval is considered to be the traditional Carnival festival of Rhineland.Dusseldorf Museums
The Dusseldorf Museums are the reservoir of the history and tradition of the country. Some of the most famous museums in the City are:- Aquazoo-Löbbecke-Museum, which is an aquarium and a zoological museum
- Goethe-Museum
- Kunsthalle Düsseldorf
- Museum kunst palast
- Stadtmuseum or the city history museum
- The Palace and park of Benrath, which is a Museum of European Garden Design
- German museum
