What was it like, living in Nierst before it became part of Dusseldorf? Nierst, a charming district located on the left bank of the Rhine, has a history intertwined with the powerful city across the river. While Nierst today is a peaceful part of Dusseldorf, its past tells a different story. Before 1975, Nierst stood as a separate municipality, boasting its own unique identity and bearing witness to centuries of change along the Rhine. Nierst’s fate changed in 1975 when it was incorporated into Dusseldorf during a period of expansion. This move dramatically altered Nierst’s character, bringing it under the administrative and cultural umbrella of the bustling metropolis. As you wander through Nierst today, you can sense the peaceful atmosphere. However, beneath the surface lies a rich history that speaks of a time when Nierst thrived as an independent entity shaped by the ebb and flow of life along the Rhine.
Landesrat Dr. M. Brandts Plaque
“Seinem verehrten Mitbegründer dem tatkräftigen Mitbegründer Herr Landesrat Dr. M. Brandts gest. 16. Oktober 1905 in Dankbarkeit gewidmet.” This is