City of Steel and Water
From the world's largest inland port to stunning industrial parks transformed into nature reserves, dive into the fascinating trivia, facts, and history of Duisburg.
Handling millions of tonnes of goods every year.
Duisburg has more bridges than Venice, surprising but true!
An abandoned steel plant turned into a vibrant public park.
The fifth largest city in North Rhine-Westphalia.
Duisburg is a major player in the Rhine-Ruhr metropolitan region.
Source: State Statistical Office NRW
From medieval markets to an industrial powerhouse and beyond.
The city's recorded history begins as a royal court and market town on the Rhine, a vital medieval trade hub.
Duisburg rapidly expanded with the arrival of coal and steel industries, becoming the heart of the "Montanindustrie".
Now focused on green technology, logistics, and transforming old industrial sites into stunning cultural spaces.
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