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Friedrich-Ebert-Straße

Historic main street with listed buildings

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Friedrich-Ebert-Straße in Wuppertal links Elberfeld's city center with Sonnborn and is renowned for its 150 listed buildings. In the Luisenviertel, it turns into a bustling shopping street, while its western side is part of highways B7 and B228. It showcases Elberfeld's urban development in the 19th century.

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As Königstraße, it was the backbone of Elberfeld's expansion starting in 1820.

Guided Story

As you walk along Friedrich-Ebert-Straße, you can feel the history surrounding you. This street, once known as Königstraße, was the backbone of Elberfeld's western expansion around 1820. Take a moment to admire the 150 listed buildings that reflect the 19th-century urban development. In the lively Luisenviertel, you're surrounded by shops, while further west, the street becomes part of highways B7 and B228, a vital traffic artery. Just 85 meters northwest, you'll find the Basilica of St. Laurentius. Listen closely, and you might even hear its bells ringing.