North Rhine-Westphalia is a western German state. The city of Cologne's twin-spired Cathedral is a Gothic landmark with views of the Rhine River. The adjacent Museum Ludwig showcases 20th-century art. The state capital, Düsseldorf, is known for its elegant shopping boulevard Königsallee and the soaring, modern Rheinturm tower. Outside the city, Schloss Benrath is an 18th-century palace with gardens and a museum.

Aachen 16

Aachen Cathedral 13

Augustusburg Palace 9

Bonn 14

Bruhl 9

Cologne 16

Cologne Cathedral 19

Corvey Abbey 16

Dortmund 14

Dusseldorf 14

Essen 14

Gelsenkirchen 10

Höxter 12

Palatine Chapel 13

Rheinpromenade Köln D... 9

Ruhr Museum 13

Zollverein Coal Mine 18