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Solingen is located in the North Rhine-Westphalia State, Germany. As the second largest city in the area, Solingen is part of the Rhineland Regional Authority in the Düsseldorf Administrative Region. The population in Solingen reaches approximately 159,930 inhabitants. There are many companies in the city of Solingen which deal with the production of swords, knives and other cutting objects, for which reason the city is also called "The City of Blades".

Top Attractions within Solingen

The Rhineland Industrial Museum is located in Solingen and it is part of the European Route of Industrial Heritage. The collections of the museum include a wide variety of artifacts based on the industrial productions and practices that have been developed in the region. The variation of items ranges from the products of the manufacturing companies and all the way to the machines in which these were made.

The Burg Castle is a landmark of the community in Solingen. The initial castle was constructed in the 12th century, by Count Adolf III of Berg. The castle that is to be seen today is the reconstructed variant of the previous building which was damaged numerous times over the years and required major modifications for the rehabilitation. Numerous tourists visit the castle each year, as it is the largest reconstructed castle in the state and one of great value for the community.

The Mungsten Bridge is located in Solingen. The fame of the bridge comes from the fact that it is the highest steel railroad bridge in Germany at its 351 ft. The city is connected with Remscheid, a neighboring city across the valley of the Wupper River. There are many urban legends, which make the bridge even more fascinating, such as the one saying that the last rivet was made out of pure gold.

The Solingen Botanical Garden is a 6 hectares wide natural space, in which tourists will get the chance to see all the most amazing plants of the region. It was initially opened in 1952 and has since maintained the tradition of creating amazing decorums and designs of beautiful plants with colorful flowers.