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'''Monheim am Rhein''' is a [[North Rhine-Westphalia|North-Rhine-Westphalian]] ([[Germany]]) medium-sized town in the [[Mettmann (district)|district of Mettmann]] in the southern suburban area of [[Düsseldorf]] on the eastern (right) bank of the river [[Rhine]]. It consists of the city districts (from north to south) [[Baumberg]] (about one third) and Monheim (two thirds).
'''Monheim am Rhein''' is a town on the right (eastern) bank of the river [[Rhine]] in [[North Rhine-Westphalia]], [[Germany]]. Monheim belongs to the [[Mettmann (district)|district of Mettmann]] - with the southern suburbs of [[Düsseldorf]] to the north, and the [[Bergisches Land]] to the south. It consists of the city districts (from north to south) [[Baumberg]] (about one third) and Monheim (two thirds).


==Adjacent Cities and districts==
==Adjacent Cities and districts==
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==History==
==History==
[[File:Monheim schelmenturm um1400.jpg|thumb|left|Schelmenturm]]
Monheim has approximately 850 years of recorded history. It was first documented in 1150 as a fishermen's village in the [[Grafschaft]] (Earldom) [[Berg (state)|Berg]]. It became the administrative centre for the surrounding villages (including many of the villages that now form [[Düsseldorf]]) in 1363, and stayed in that position until [[Napoleon I of France|Napoleon]] formed the [[Confederation of the Rhine|Rhine Confederation]] in 1806. Monheim, [[Baumberg]] and Hitdorf were then combined into a [[municipal corporation]]. Monheim gained [[city status]] in 1960, ten years after it finally incorporated the neighbouring villages Baumberg and Hitdorf. At the end of 1974 Monheim was incorporated by [[Düsseldorf]] as part of a major [[municipal corporation]] reform. After a successful complaint in the federal state's [[constitutional court]] in [[Münster]], the city became independent again on 1 July 1976, but lost Hitdorf to [[Leverkusen]]. Since 1994 the official city name has been ''Monheim am Rhein''.
Monheim has approximately 850 years of recorded history. It was first documented in 1150 as a fishermen's village in the [[Grafschaft]] (Earldom) [[Berg (state)|Berg]]. It became the administrative centre for the surrounding villages (including many of the villages that now form [[Düsseldorf]]) in 1363, and stayed in that position until [[Napoleon I of France|Napoleon]] formed the [[Confederation of the Rhine|Rhine Confederation]] in 1806. Monheim, [[Baumberg]] and Hitdorf were then combined into a [[municipal corporation]]. Monheim gained [[city status]] in 1960, ten years after it finally incorporated the neighbouring villages Baumberg and Hitdorf. At the end of 1974 Monheim was incorporated by [[Düsseldorf]] as part of a major [[municipal corporation]] reform. After a successful complaint in the federal state's [[constitutional court]] in [[Münster]], the city became independent again on 1 July 1976, but lost Hitdorf to [[Leverkusen]]. Since 1994 the official city name has been ''Monheim am Rhein''.


==Sites of interest==
==Sites of interest==
[[File:Schelmenturm 2.JPG|thumb|Schelmenturm]]
[[File:Deusser-Haus.JPG|thumb|190px|Deusserhaus]]
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[[File:Haus Bürgel Museum.JPG|thumb|190px|[[Archaeology|Archaeological]] museum Haus Bürgel]]
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* '''Schelmenturm ''' - The 26m-high (85 ft) landmark of Monheim is a tower from the early 15th century, which was part of the former [[fortification]] built by the [[Berg (state)|Earls of Berg]]. Since 1972, the tower has been reorganised, also being used as cultural meeting place.
[[File:Deusser-Haus.JPG|thumb|190px|left|Deusserhaus]]


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* '''Schelmenturm ''' - The 26m-high (85 ft) landmark of Monheim is a tower from the early 15th century, which was part of the former [[fortification]] built by the [[Berg (state)|Earls of Berg]]. Since 1972, the tower has been reorganised, also being used as cultural meeting place.
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[[File:Archäologische Museum Haus Bürgel.JPG|left |thumb|[[Archaeology|Archaeological]] museum Haus Bürgel]]


* '''Deusserhaus''' - The Deusser [[manor house]], built around 1848, today is the museum of the ''Heimatbund'' (local history society) ''Monheim [[Eingetragener Verein|e.V.]]''
* '''Deusserhaus''' - The Deusser [[manor house]], built around 1848, today is the museum of the ''Heimatbund'' (local history society) ''Monheim [[Eingetragener Verein|e.V.]]''
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*'''Haus Bürgel''' - This house is located on the border between [[Baumberg]] and [[Düsseldorf]] in a landscape conservation area called ''"Urdenbacher Kämpe"'', a [[Floodplain|flood plain]] of the [[Rhine]]. The earliest source from 1019 states that the "[[Castra|Castrum]] in Burgela" was built in the 4th century as part of the [[Roman Empire|Roman]] defences against the [[Franks]] on the left bank of the [[Rhine]]. In the 14th century, the heavy [[meander]]ing river changed its bed after a flood, so that ''Haus Bürgel'' is actually on the right bank of the [[Rhine]] today. Some remains of the Roman walls are still visible, although the place was transformed into a larger [[franks|Frankish]] manor-house. In recent years, it has been used as a museum and biological-environmental research and information station.
*'''Haus Bürgel''' - This house is located on the border between [[Baumberg]] and [[Düsseldorf]] in a landscape conservation area called ''"Urdenbacher Kämpe"'', a [[Floodplain|flood plain]] of the [[Rhine]]. The earliest source from 1019 states that the "[[Castra|Castrum]] in Burgela" was built in the 4th century as part of the [[Roman Empire|Roman]] defences against the [[Franks]] on the left bank of the [[Rhine]]. In the 14th century, the heavy [[meander]]ing river changed its bed after a flood, so that ''Haus Bürgel'' is actually on the right bank of the [[Rhine]] today. Some remains of the Roman walls are still visible, although the place was transformed into a larger [[franks|Frankish]] manor-house. In recent years, it has been used as a museum and biological-environmental research and information station.


[[File:Gaenselieselbrunnen.jpg|right |thumb|Gänselieselbrunnen]]
* '''Gänselieselbrunnen''' - The [[fountain]] known locally as Gänselieselbrunnen is located next to the town hall of Monheim am Rhein.
* '''Gänselieselbrunnen''' - The [[fountain]] known locally as Gänselieselbrunnen is located next to the town hall of Monheim am Rhein.


Revision as of 04:21, 6 August 2011

Monheim am Rhein
Town
Coat of arms of Monheim am Rhein
Coat of arms
Location of Monheim am Rhein within Mettmann district
Mettmann (district)North Rhine-WestphaliaEnnepe-Ruhr-KreisRemscheidWuppertalSolingenRheinisch-Bergischer KreisLeverkusenCologneRhein-Kreis NeussDüsseldorfDuisburgMülheim an der RuhrEssenMonheim am RheinLangenfeldHildenHaanErkrathMettmannWülfrathVelbertHeiligenhausRatingen
CountryGermany
StateNorth Rhine-Westphalia
Admin. regionDüsseldorf
DistrictMettmann
Subdivisions2
Government
 • MayorDaniel Zimmermann (PETO)
Area
 • Total
23.1 km2 (8.9 sq mi)
Highest elevation
45 m (148 ft)
Lowest elevation
35 m (115 ft)
Population
 (2023-12-31)[1]
 • Total
43,524
 • Density1,900/km2 (4,900/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
40789
Dialling codes02173
Vehicle registrationME
Websitewww.monheim.de

Monheim am Rhein is a town on the right (eastern) bank of the river Rhine in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Monheim belongs to the district of Mettmann - with the southern suburbs of Düsseldorf to the north, and the Bergisches Land to the south. It consists of the city districts (from north to south) Baumberg (about one third) and Monheim (two thirds).

Adjacent Cities and districts

The following cities and districts border Monheim am Rhein: to the north Düsseldorf, to the east Langenfeld (also part of the district of Mettmann), to the south Leverkusen and (both divided by the river Rhine) Cologne to the southwest, and Dormagen to the west (part of the district of Neuss).

History

Schelmenturm

Monheim has approximately 850 years of recorded history. It was first documented in 1150 as a fishermen's village in the Grafschaft (Earldom) Berg. It became the administrative centre for the surrounding villages (including many of the villages that now form Düsseldorf) in 1363, and stayed in that position until Napoleon formed the Rhine Confederation in 1806. Monheim, Baumberg and Hitdorf were then combined into a municipal corporation. Monheim gained city status in 1960, ten years after it finally incorporated the neighbouring villages Baumberg and Hitdorf. At the end of 1974 Monheim was incorporated by Düsseldorf as part of a major municipal corporation reform. After a successful complaint in the federal state's constitutional court in Münster, the city became independent again on 1 July 1976, but lost Hitdorf to Leverkusen. Since 1994 the official city name has been Monheim am Rhein.

Sites of interest

Deusserhaus
Archaeological museum Haus Bürgel
  • Schelmenturm - The 26m-high (85 ft) landmark of Monheim is a tower from the early 15th century, which was part of the former fortification built by the Earls of Berg. Since 1972, the tower has been reorganised, also being used as cultural meeting place.
  • Deusserhaus - The Deusser manor house, built around 1848, today is the museum of the Heimatbund (local history society) Monheim e.V.
  • Haus Bürgel - This house is located on the border between Baumberg and Düsseldorf in a landscape conservation area called "Urdenbacher Kämpe", a flood plain of the Rhine. The earliest source from 1019 states that the "Castrum in Burgela" was built in the 4th century as part of the Roman defences against the Franks on the left bank of the Rhine. In the 14th century, the heavy meandering river changed its bed after a flood, so that Haus Bürgel is actually on the right bank of the Rhine today. Some remains of the Roman walls are still visible, although the place was transformed into a larger Frankish manor-house. In recent years, it has been used as a museum and biological-environmental research and information station.
  • Gänselieselbrunnen - The fountain known locally as Gänselieselbrunnen is located next to the town hall of Monheim am Rhein.

Transportation

Monheim is part of both of the public transportation associations Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Ruhr and the Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Sieg, situated on their borders. There are several bus lines running between the city districts, neighbouring towns, and the closest S-Bahn railway station on the border with Langenfeld. Many of Monheim's residents are commuters to near Düsseldorf (20 minutes) and Cologne (30 minutes). The A59 is connected to Monheim, as is the A542 which connects to the nearby A3 and A1. The city is in the vicinity of both Düsseldorf International Airport and the Cologne Bonn Airport.

International relations

See also: List of twin towns and sister cities in Germany

Monheim am Rhein is twinned with:

References

  1. ^ "Bevölkerung der Gemeinden Nordrhein-Westfalens am 31. Dezember 2023 – Fortschreibung des Bevölkerungsstandes auf Basis des Zensus vom 9. Mai 2011" (in German). Landesbetrieb Information und Technik NRW. Retrieved 2024-06-20.

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