Schloss Benrath Dusseldorf

Schloss Benrath Dusseldorf

The city of Dusseldorf is in western Germany. Dusseldorf is located on the banks of Rhine River. It is the capital of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, the German Federal State. The city is forms part of Western Germany’s economic center, which is also formed by the Ruhr Area and Cologne. Dusseldorf is located along the banks of River Rhine. Dusseldorf is one of the premier tourist destinations of the nation. There are numerous attractions for tourists and visitors, who come from different parts of the world as well as from across Germany. One of the major tourist attractions of the city is the Schloss Benrath, Dusseldorf.

Schloss Benrath, Dusseldorf is located in Benrath, which is a suburb of Dusseldorf since the year 1929. Schloss Benrath, Dusseldorf was erected in the period of 1756-73 by electoral Prince Carl Theodor von Pfalz-Sulzbach. At that time, it was constructed as a summer residence located in the centre of a spacious park. The park was surrounded by the Rhine River. Schloss Benrath, Dusseldorf has been designed by architect, building director and garden survisor Nicolas de Pigage. The construction of Schloss Benrath, Dusseldorf started in the year 1755. The building was completed in the year 1770. By that time, the interior décor and finishing exhibited some of the elements of Neoclassicism.

This summer residence is an exclusive example of the evolution of late baroque to classical form of architecture. The main building of Schloss Benrath of Dusseldorf is consisted of some exquisite furnishings and paintings dating back to the 18th century. The west wing of Schloss Benrath, Dusseldorf is home to the Benrath Natural History Museum. The Natural History Museum is where tourists and visitors would find the outline of the historical development involving the areas of Rhine-Ruhr being wonderfully exhibited. The assembly at Benrath has been declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

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