Did the walls of Haus zum Kurfu00fcrsten ever imagine they’d be housing businesses instead of beer steins? Built in 1627, this building has seen more than its fair share of Du00fcsseldorf’s history. Right from the start, Haus zum Kurfu00fcrsten was a popular spot. It was known mainly as a tavern, its doors always open to thirsty travelers. The owners and names changed like the wind, each leaving their own mark on the building’s story. In the 19th century alone, it went from being “Im Hahn” to “Die Stadt Mu00fcnster” and then “Zum goldenen Churfu00fcrst”. Finally, it became “Zum Kurfu00fcrsten”. This last name stuck, becoming synonymous with good times and even better company. In fact, Haus zum Kurfu00fcrsten held the title of the city’s oldest tavern until the mid-20th century. But Haus zum Kurfu00fcrsten wasn’t just about revelry. In 1898, it witnessed the birth of the Du00fcsseldorfer Spar- und Bauverein. This organization, later the Du00fcsseldorfer Wohnungsgenossenschaft eG, focused on building homes. Their work shaped the very landscape of Du00fcsseldorf. Today, Haus zum Kurfu00fcrsten stands as a testament to time. It still houses a shop and offices, a reminder that even in the bustling city, history finds a way to blend with the present.
Rank-Xerox-Haus
“Imagine working in a building shaped like a honeycomb!”” Right here, you see the Rank-Xerox-Haus, a masterpiece of Brutalist architecture.