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Dueren is a German town from the Duren district, in the administrative region of Cologne, belonging to the North Rhine Westphalia state. Dueren ha 15 subdivisions, a population of nearly 93,000 residents and an area of 85 square kilometers. Near Dueren you can visit Aachen and Cologne, other cities situated on the Rur River. The first settlers of the city were the Celtics, which named the city Durum, this word meaning "castle" in Celtic. The Romans changed the name the Celtics gave to Dueren and called it Villa Duria. Famous residents of Dueren include mathematician Peter Gustav Lejeune Dirichlet, singer Margot Eskens, actress Sybille Schmitz, football players Georg Stollenwerk and Harald Schumacher and comedian Kalle Pohl. If you plan to see Dueren, do not forget to visit some of its main attractions.

Top Attractions within Dueren

Schloss Burgau or Burgau Castle is one of the oldest constructions still standing in Dueren. It is located in the old part of the town and it was raised in the mid 16th century. The castle is a landmark of Dueren and many tourists arrive in town with the exact purpose of visiting it. Go and see it and you will be amazed by this impressive building.

Papier Museum is the paper museum of Dueren. Within this museum you will be able to find more about the paper art, to experiment and to create your own paper masterpiece. This is dedicated to the paper industry that is extremely important for the economy of the city. Visit it and you will see and understand the manufacturing techniques used to produce this important product.

Haus der Stadt is a multi purpose venue located in a spectacular building in the city center of Dueren. This was built in the 20th century and bears the name of its owner, Leopold Hoesch. This beautiful baroque style construction hosts a theater, a library and a youth club, all in one and is a hot spot of the city.