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Bergisch Gladbach - A city full of sights
Bergisch Gladbach is a city that has many sights to offer. Whether you are interested in architecture, history or culinary delights, everyone will find something here.
A controversial but still impressive building is the town hall in the district of Bensberg. It was built in the 1970s and is an example of the architecture of that time. The Bensberg Castle is also worth a visit. It was built in the 18th century and once served as the residence of the Elector of Cologne.
Another attraction is the baptismal church in Refrath. It was built in the 12th century and is an example of Romanesque architecture. There are also several churches and museums to discover here. The Alte Dombach Paper Museum is particularly recommended, which shows the history of paper production.
For culture enthusiasts,
Bergisch Gladbach has three theaters: the Bergische Löwen-Theater, the Theas Theater and the Theas Forum. Here, performances of various genres are regularly shown.
Bergisch Gladbach also has a lot to offer culinary-wise. The city used to have two three-star restaurants, but now only one is open. Nevertheless, there are many culinary highlights to discover here, such as the Schloss Lerbach restaurant or the Vendôme restaurant.
A special highlight is the annual awarding of the cultural prize "Der Bopp". This prize honors outstanding achievements in the field of culture and is awarded every year.
If you want to stay in
Bergisch Gladbach, we recommend
Hotel Boskamp. It is located directly at the Königsforst nature reserve and offers a quiet location. The city of Cologne, just 12 km away, can be reached by car in about 16 minutes and by tram in about 22 minutes.
Overall,
Bergisch Gladbach offers a wide range of cultural offerings and sights. Whether you are interested in architecture, history or culinary delights - everyone will find something here.
*This text has been compiled and rewritten from various sources. Unfortunately, errors and mistakes cannot be completely ruled out. Please understand if there is an error or if a sight is a bit further away. For your travel planning, please also consider other sources. Of course, we will correct any errors immediately. Feel free to send us an email with your correction suggestions. We would be very grateful for that.