Düsseldorf

Düsseldorf is a cool city. The old neighborhood, or Altstatte is beautiful, full of narrow winding streets and picturesque churches. The waterfront along the Rhein is similarly attractive and lined with restaurants and bars.

Complete with epic views of the Fernsehturm.

The area along the harbor is particularly interesting, as it is undergoing a massive facelift. This seems to be a theme in European cities, turning what were previously ugly and industrialized areas into fashionable and desirable neighborhoods.

No to mention, colorful neighborhoods.

With a pinch of Frank Gehry thrown in for good measure.

And some zesty figures climbing the side of a building.