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Stadtmuseum Düsseldorf and Max and Iris Stern Foundation launch research project

The Stadtmuseum Düsseldorf and the Max and Iris Stern Foundation are launching a research project under the working title "Transactions with Jewish customers 1933 to 1935". The project is in cooperation with the Landesverband der Jüdischen Gemeinden von Nordrhein K.d.ö.R (State Association of Jewish Communities of North Rhine) and fundedby the Deutsches Zentrum für Kulturgutverluste (German Centre for the Loss of Cultural Property). Mehr

Presentation of the painting “Portrait of the Artist’s Children” to the “Dr. Max and Iris Stern Foundation”

Personal Handover at the City Hall/Restitution decided on April 20 2023/New research project by the Stern Foundation and the Stadtmuseum

On Monday, May 15, Mayor Dr. Stephan Keller presented the painting "Portrait of the Children of the Artist" (1830) by Wilhelm von Schadow symbolically to Dr. Clarence Epstein of the "Dr. Max and Iris Stern Foundation". Among the invited guests were Isabelle Poupart, Chargée d’affaires a.i. of Canada to Germany, and Dr. Gilbert Lupfer, Director of the German Lost Art Foundation. Mehr

More than a million fans at the cycling festival in Düsseldorf

Mayor Geisel: "Düsseldorf presented itself as a good host and an enthusiastic organiser"/Cycling pros of the Tour de France were celebrated at the 2nd stage

Grand final of the Grand Départ Düsseldorf 2017: the four-day kick-off of the Tour de France (29 June to 2 July) culminated in a cycling festival on Sunday, 2 July. In Düsseldorf some 700,000 to 800,000 spectators celebrated the 196 cyclists who entered the 2nd stage of the Tour de France. Mehr

The 2nd stage of the Tour de France starts in Düsseldorf today

At 12.03 am, the cyclists will roll through the "Festival du Tour" at the State Government to the Media Harbour/Loop through the Neander Valley /There will be celebrations in the districts along the route

The bicycle race starts today at 12.03 am, but there'll be something to see beforehand: the publicity caravan, which already sets off from Burgplatz at 10 am and drives through the city along the stage route, marks the start of the 2nd stage of the Grand Départ. Mehr

The Tour de France 2017 starts today in Düsseldorf with the individual time trial

The German time trials world champion Tony Martin grasps the yellow leader's jersey /The start is at 3.15 pm at the Düsseldorf trade fair

On Saturday, 1 July, the Tour de France 2017 kicks off with the individual time trials over 14 kilometres through the state capital. 198 cyclists from 22 teams will be setting off along the course. Mehr

Around 500,000 Cycling fans celebrated the start of the Tour de France in Düsseldorf

Spectacular start of the French Tour with the individual time trials/Tomorrow, the cyclists will pass through Düsseldorf twice during the 2nd stage

Despite the rainy weather, around 500,000 fans came to the state capital to see the word’s 198 best cyclists live in their first trial of strength and to enjoy the supporting programme. Mehr

Around 500,000 Cycling fans celebrated the start of the Tour de France in Düsseldorf

Spectacular start of the French Tour with the individual time trials/Tomorrow, the cyclists will pass through Düsseldorf twice during the 2nd stage

Despite the rainy weather, around 500,000 fans came to the state capital to see the word’s 198 best cyclists live in their first trial of strength and to enjoy the supporting programme. Mehr

The official reception of the Grand Départ at Schloss Benrath

Mayor Thomas Geisel has welcomed the first guests to the illuminated baroque Schloss

The official reception of the Grand Départ Düsseldorf 2017 started punctually at 8.30 pm within the framework of the most famous classic open-air event of the state capital, the Festival of Lights at Schloss Benrath. Mehr

Official reception of the Grand Départ at Schloss Benrath

Preparations completed: Festival of Lights under the banner of the Tour de France

The Festival of Lights at Schloss Benrath on Friday, 30 June is to be held under the banner of the start of the Tour de France. Extensive preparations have been made, because this year, on the occasion of the Grand Départ, there is a special feature: great sport meets great culture. Mehr

Grand Départ Düsseldorf 2017 great opportunity for the state capital

For the first time in 30 years, the Tour de France is starting in Germany again - and the host city of Düsseldorf is pursuing great goals through the organisation of the Grand Départ Düsseldorf 2017. Mehr