Brühl, North Rhine-Westphalia
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| Country | Germany |
| State | North Rhine-Westphalia |
| Administrative region | Cologne |
| District | Rhein-Erft-Kreis |
| Population | 44,235 source (2005) |
| Area | 36.12 km² |
| Population density | 1,225 /km² |
| Elevation | 65 m |
| Coordinates | 50°50′ N 6°54′ E |
| Postal code | 50321 |
| Area code | 02232 |
| Licence plate code | BM |
| Mayor | Michael Kreuzberg (CDU) |
| Website | bruehl.de |
Brühl is a city in Germany, located 20 km south of Cologne, in the Rhein-Erft-Kreis. Currently counting 44,010 inhabitants, it is located at the edge of the nature reserve Naturpark Kottenforst-Ville.
[edit] History
The Town of Brühl was the residence of the Prince Bishops of Cologne. In the 18th century the Prince Bishop Clemens August replaced a former ruined castle and built the Palaces Augustusburg and Falkenlust near the city centre. Today both are listed as UNESCO - World Heritage Sites. Until 1990 the Castle was used by the government of the Federal Republic to welcome presidents and heads of other states.
[edit] Main sights
- The amusement park Phantasialand.
- The Max-Ernst-Museum, opened in 2005. It displays sculptures and paintings of the surrealistic artist Max Ernst, who was born in Brühl.
- Local history and pottery are shown in two small museums in the city (Museumsinsel),
[edit] External links
- Official website
- Unesco World Heritage Brühl - Pictures and information
- Max-Ernst-Museum
- Brühler Museumsinsel
