Monheim (am Rheim) is just north of Dusseldorf. The town’s landmark is the Schelmenturm. This stone tower is from the early 15th century. It is a remainder of the earlier fortifications built by the Earls of Berg. Once a prison, it now is a cultural center. From the windows of many hotels in Monheim, you can see it and its weathervane. Atop the tower the lion weathervane spins. In the niche is another emblem of the city. This is the Mary figure. The church is not Mary but St. Ursula. Of significance is the priest house. You cannot stay in the Priest house or the nearby castle, but EasyToBook.com can arrange for a suitable hotel in Monheim.

You can opt for any of the expensive or comfortable cheap Monheim hotels. Either way, you can easily walk to the core. Explore the 8 rooms of the Haus Bürgel. This is an archeological museum. It includes material from the town’s Roman era onwards. You can also wander through the Roman kitchen garden. Admire the town hall and the cherished Gänselieselbrunnen Fountain. Spend the day on the grounds of Castle Park. The Castle, designed by the Cologne architect, August Carl Long (1834-1888) in 1879-1880, was the summer villa for Kesseler. It is now a private home. You can still walk much of the land. You can also head off for the Mona Mare for a swim or a sauna. If you prefer inside, go to the 1898 Deusserhaus for a history of the city, its culture, it arts and its crafts.