The Mariensäule statue is a neo-Roman column on a tall pedestal. At the top, the Mother Mary with a…read morestar halo. The statue was built and inaugurated in 1873 and remains in mostly very good condition though it could use a cleaning. There are some benches nearby and the Rosengarten around the corner. [Review 16360 overall - 167 in Germany - 1867 of 2021.]

I've seen some odd public art sculptures in my time and some extremely intricate artworks but this…read moretakes the cake for being both. The Heimatbrunnen is a three-dimensional piece that details the critical events in the history of the city of Düsseldorf including the settlement of the city, the rebuilding following WWII and more. You could easily spend a half hour here. Instead, my recommendation is that you take some detailed up close pictures and then study those at your leisure. There's a lot more of Düsseldorf to see. [Review 16359 overall - 166 in Germany - 1866 of 2021.]

From all around Düsseldorf, you can see the tower. Even on a super cloudy day, there it is poking…read moreout above the skyline and over the Rhine. I was fortunate that on my third and final day in Düsseldorf, the weather cleared up. If it's cloudy or overcast, skip it. An easy €9 with absolutely no wait this afternoon though I did have to wait a little bit for the elevator operator to dispense some bottled water to his buddies and socialize with them for about ten minutes. Whatever. Other than that, I had a private elevator to the top. Well, not to the top top, just to the observation deck which stands at 170 meters - 558 feet. A full 360 degree view of Düsseldorf and it cannot be beat. I could see my hotel from there, the entire curving river, the wind turbines on the horizon and all the places I visited during my three days in Düsseldorf. I managed to time my visit just right with sunset and most of the windows were clean enough that I was able to get a great view. There is a small cafe and bar on the observation deck but you're not obligated to buy anything. Just look out the windows, take your pictures, and then ride the elevator back down to street level. Bonus fact: The blinking lights on the side of the Rheinturm indicate the current time. Hours, minutes, seconds. It is the largest digital clock in the world! [Review 16300 overall - 148 in Germany - 1806 of 2021.]

Stopped in while on vacation. Made sure it was a clear day so we could get a good view. The entry…read moreis quick and easy. Up top there is a nice snack / drink bar. You can just pick a table and enjoy the view, snacks, and company.