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The city of Wuppertal is characterized by well-paved pathways and the winding streets, conjuring up a visual imagination of the past. One of the most beautiful German Cities, the city of Wuppertal strikes a healthy balance between the industrial sector and the natural reserve of the city as evident from the solace that one can find even in the midst of these corporate houses. Some of the industries in Wuppertal include textile industries, metallurgical industries and the chemical industries. The natural beauty and the enigmatic landscapes exercise a soothing effect on the aching soul of the city.
Major Attraction
Ever thought of a train dangling in mid-air? Do not be surprised if one is seen in the city. Wuppertal is known all over the world for its Schwebebahn or the monorail. First built in 1901, these railways run by electrical batteries. The tracks being eight meters above the streets and the twelve meters above the Wupper river, offers an experience of a lifetime. Millions of people from all over the world flock to the city for a monorail ride.Other Attractions
The architecture of the buildings in the city are repertoire of the architectural skills of the classical period. Some of the buildings also provide the impression of nouveau art architecture.Some of the other such attractions in the city are:
The concert hall: Inaugurated by the German Emperor William II and his wife, this masterpiece is the representative of excellent technical skill and class.
The Tanztheater Wuppertal, which is a theater group that is world famous and performs all over the world.
Engels' house is built in commemoration of the famous theoretician Friedrich Engels. With numerous display of objects related to him, the place has won laurels all over the world.
The Von der Heydt Museum, which is famous for its galleries of fine arts tracing the legacy of the nineteenth and the twentieth century artists. The first work of Picasso was displayed here.
