Jan Wellem and the Town Hall
How is Jan Wellem depicted on the square?
Getting there
Castle Tower on Burgplatz › Castle Tower on Burgplatz › Jan Wellem and the Town Hall
From the Castle Tower walk south along Zollstraße to Marktplatz and the Town Hall. Jan Wellem’s equestrian statue stands in this square; choose a public position beside it with a complete view of the horse.
The required observation is from a public area. Do not cross barriers during a temporary closure.
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History
The equestrian monument to Elector Johann Wilhelm, locally Jan Wellem, was erected in 1711. Gabriel de Grupello gave the ruler an enduring silhouette on the square. The elector’s patronage of art became part of Düsseldorf’s cultural memory.
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