Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Solingen, Germany
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1.4 km
7 m
Experience Solingen in Germany in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.
Individual Sights in SolingenSight 1: Gräfrather Hof
The list of monuments in Gräfrath contains the listed buildings in the area of Solingen-Gräfrath, district of Gräfrath, in North Rhine-Westphalia. These monuments are entered in the list of monuments of the city of Solingen; The basis for inclusion is the North Rhine-Westphalia Monument Protection Act.
Wikipedia: Liste der Baudenkmäler in Solingen-Gräfrath (DE), Website
Sight 2: St. Mariä Himmelfahrt
The parish church of St. Mariä Himmelfahrt is a Roman Catholic church in Solingen-Gräfrath. It belongs to the building ensemble of the former Gräfrath monastery.
Sight 3: Deutsches Klingenmuseum
![Deutsches Klingenmuseum](/static/images/wikipedia/Germany_Solingen_Deutsches-Klingenmuseum.jpg)
The German Blade Museum in the Solingen district of Gräfrath shows cutlery, blank weapons and cutlery. Exhibits are on display that illustrate the blade and its use throughout history, explaining the importance of cutting in human history.
Sight 4: Tierpark Fauna
![Tierpark Fauna](/static/images/wikipedia/Germany_Solingen_Tierpark-Fauna.jpg)
The Fauna Zoo is a three-hectare zoo in Solingen-Gräfrath that is open all year round. It lies northeast of the centre of Gräfrath in the Gräfrather Heide on Lützowstraße. It is organized as the Nature and Bird Protection Association Tierpark Fauna e. V.
Sight 5: Gräfrather Lichtturm
![Gräfrather Lichtturm](/static/images/wikipedia/Germany_Solingen_Gräfrather-Lichtturm.jpg)
The light tower in Solingen, North Rhine-Westphalia, is a converted former water tower. It is located in the district of Gräfrath near the highest point of the city of Solingen at approximately 276 meters above sea level. Due to its former function, it continues to bear the unofficial name Gräfrath Water Tower. The tower was built in 1904, decommissioned in 1983 and rebuilt in the mid-1990s.
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