Known as the "home of the longest bar in the world" or the "stronghold of the Rhineland Carnival," everyone is familiar with it. However, reducing the former residence and current state capital to just that would be a mistake. In fact, Düsseldorf has long established itself among the top ten German cities, has developed into a metropolis of contemporary art, and has distinguished itself as an international fashion capital and significant media center. The city opens up to the Rhine with an elegant promenade and takes pride in its exclusive "Kö," its rich landscape of museums and galleries, and its vibrant music and theater scene. Equally proud are the residents of the organically grown old town and the many "nameless" neighborhoods, where colorful little shops and eateries shape the creatively polished image.