Tausendfensterhaus

Imagine standing in front of a building that once buzzed with the energy of Duisburg's steel industry. Look up at the rows of windows that give the place its nickname, the Tausendfensterhaus. It actually has 510 windows, quite a feat of design from the 1920s. Behind you, the old shipyard harbor laid the foundation for this remarkable administrative building. It was here that the fate of the Rheinische Stahlwerke was decided, a company that played a vital role in the economic boom of the region. To the west, you can spot the Haniel Museum, a place that keeps the city's history alive. As you stand here, you can feel the vibrant conversation between the past and the present all around you.