I don't have much context here but this sculpture depicts two men, one extremely thin and one…read moreextremely fat. Or they are a model of different generations, one from the older "war generation" and the other from the young generation of the 1960's. They appear to be having an animated conversation/argument. Apparently, this has something to do with a joke that I didn't find particularly funny. [Review 16356 overall - 163 in Germany - 1863 of 2021.]

Okay, while I didn't go inside (and I'm not even sure if you can go inside - I didn't check) this…read moreis still a pretty awesome place to check out. Like the towers of the cathedral and Martin Luther's church, the tower of the Historic Rathaus can be seen from most parts of the city, however the impressive nature of the building only comes to the for when you actually get up close to it. Basically the tower is covered in statues of various celebrities of the city. I have to be honest that I don't know who precisely the statues represent, but apparently one of them is a witch. However, even though I don't know the identity of the statues, it is still pretty cool to spend some time admiring the architecture.

If you're the sort of tourist who likes to learn a little about the social history of the places…read moreyou visit, and if you speak German, then I recommend popping into the City Hall. There are a couple tapestries and paintings to view that will give you insights into the city's history, and often art exhibits and such that will give you a sense of the current state of affairs in Cologne. There is also an atrium explaining the legend of the mayor and the lion. However, you need to speak/read German, as virtually nothing is written in English.

This big park (30 acres) is located above the Wupper valley in the Christbusch woodland…read more It was first built for entrepreneur Kurt Herberts, then sat abandoned for years before British sculptor and Wuppertal resident Tony Cragg purchased it in 2006. Cragg redesigned and renovated the place, opening Waldfrieden Sculpture Park in 2008. He wanted to show not just his own work, but also sculptures of other famous artists. Three glass pavilions (one of them with amazing views) show rotating exhibitions. We had a wonderful time walking in the trees (maple, oak, sequoia and beech trees) and discovering the art. It is such a rare treat to be able to enjoy nature and art at the same time. If you are in Wuppertal, I highly recommend a visit to Skulpturenpark Waldfrieden!

Säulenheilige is an art project by Christoph Pöggeler. It depicts lifelike sculptures of regular…read morepeople standing on advertising pillars. When you're not looking for them, they tend to blend into the background but as you walk around they appear more and more often. I don't know how many there are - I saw at least six before I started to notice them. Keep your eyes out and looking up. You'll spot them. [Review 16388 overall - 193 in Germany - 1895 of 2021.]

the EKO haus is the Japanese house of Culture and Buddhist Understanding. In it, the Japanese…read moreliving in the area are able to practice and cultivate their customs and culture. But also locals can have an opportunity to learn about Japanese culture and actively participate in it. Among the events of the centre there are: Buddhist festivals, tea ceremonies, garden parties with musical or theatrical performances, music events, reading circles for Buddhist texts, exhibitions, courses in traditional Japanese arts, lectures , film presentations, etc. Anyhow, they have this beautiful Japanese garden in the Temple grounds, a peaceful oasis and a must visit in Düsseldorf, makes you think you're in Japan. To get there you can take the U-bahn to Heerdter Sandberg and walk for about 10 minutes. Otherwise you can take a bus to Niederkasseler Kirchweg and walk for 3 minutes (I saw the City tour hop-on hop-off bus also stops here).

A beautiful and serene patch of Japan in Oberkassel - perfectly manicured lawn, landscaped and well…read moreproportioned garden with water features and a temple in the background (which you have to pay to get in but can enjoy from outside). A very peaceful place most of the time, great for a bit of stillness and meditation