Dueren

Düren is a town in western Germany, the administrative seat of the district of Düren in North Rhine-Westphalia. It lies in the western part of the state, in the Rur valley between Aachen and Cologne and near the Eifel region. The town has about 90,000 residents and serves as an economic and cultural center for the surrounding area.

Historically, the area was settled early and Düren grew as a medieval town with market rights. It developed through the Middle Ages into an urban center in the Rhine-Ruhr region. The town was heavily damaged during World War II and was substantially rebuilt in the postwar period.

Geographically, Düren sits on the river Rur and is part of a network of transport links in the region. It is a major rail junction with connections to Cologne, Aachen and other cities, and is served by several regional and long-distance lines. The town is connected by highways, including major motorways, facilitating trade and commuting.

Economy and culture. The local economy is diverse, with services, retail, light manufacturing and logistics playing key roles. Düren hosts cultural venues, museums and historic architecture that reflect its medieval heritage and postwar reconstruction. The town also serves as a regional center for education and administration in the district.