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Düsseldorf Travel Tip:
Rhine Tower (Rheinturm)

Rhine Tower (Rheinturm)
Rhine Tower (Rheinturm) and Düsseldorf's Harbor at night

The Rheinturm is a city landmark on Düsseldorf's harbor and a must for visitors to the city. The tower carries aerials for directional radio, FM and TV transmitters. and stands 234 meters. There is a revolving restaurant and an observation deck at a height of 170 meters. It is the tallest building in Düsseldorf.

As a special attraction, there is a light sculpture on its shaft, which works as a clock. This sculpture was designed by Horst H. Baumann and is called Lichtzeitpegel (light time level). The light sculpture on the Rheinturm is the biggest digital clock in the world.

Hours: The tower is open every day from 10am to 11.30pm.

Admission: 3 € to climb the lift to the top.

[ Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rheinturm_D%C3%BCsseldorf ]

Related: http://www.duesseldorf.de/eng/medienhafen/gebaeude/gb_1.php?id=2&Seitennummer=0&start=haus
Address: Stromstraße 20, 40221 Düsseldorf;
Tags: Düsseldorf, Rheimturm, Rhein Tower, Scenic View

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