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THE GREATEST SHOW

There are many good reasons for looking forward to visiting Düsseldorf in late January. The city is a perfect destination for a winter break, thanks to numerous museums, galleries, open spaces, excellent shopping and a picturesque and convivial Alt Stadt area of bars and restaurants close to the River Rhine.

Combine that with Boot Düsseldorf, the world’s largest boat show that’s celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and you have a winning formula.

As a result most visitors will want to schedule at least a couple of days in Düsseldorf and even more if you want to browse all sections of the

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