BRüHL, NORTH RHINE-WESTPHALIA

'Brühl' is a city in Germany, located 20 km south of Cologne, in the Rhein-Erft-Kreis. It is located at the edge of the nature reserve Naturpark Kottenforst-Ville.

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History

Main sights

External links

History

The Town of Brühl was the residence of the Prince Bishops of Cologne. In the 18th century the Prince Bishop Clemens August replaced a former ruined castle and built the Palaces Augustusburg and Falkenlust near the city centre. Today both are listed as UNESCO - World Heritage Sites. Until 1990 the Castle was used by the government of the Federal Republic to welcome presidents and heads of other states.

Main sights

★ The amusement park Phantasialand.

★ The Max-Ernst-Museum, opened in 2005. It displays sculptures and paintings of the surrealistic artist Max Ernst, who was born in Brühl.

★ Local history and pottery are shown in two small museums in the city (Museumsinsel),

External links

★ Official website

★ Unesco World Heritage Brühl - Pictures and information

★ Max-Ernst-Museum

★ Brühler Museumsinsel