Düren

Düren is a city in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia. It is the administrative seat of the Kreis Düren and lies on the river Rur in the western part of the state, near the Eifel. As a regional center, Düren serves as a hub for commerce, services, and rail and road connections.

The city has medieval roots and developed as a market town in the Middle Ages. It expanded with industrialization in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Much of the historic center was rebuilt after heavy bombing during World War II, and today its core combines elements of old and new architecture.

The population is around 90,000. Düren is the main town of the Kreis Düren, which includes several municipalities.

Economy and transport: Düren is a significant logistics and manufacturing center in the region. The Cologne–Aachen high-speed railway passes through Düren, and Düren Hauptbahnhof is a major railway node with regional and long-distance connections. The city is served by the A4 motorway and is near the A44, linking it to larger German cities.

Culture and sights: The historic town center features a market square and several churches, as well as museums such as the Kreismuseum Düren. Schloss Burgau, a moated castle, and surrounding parks are notable local landmarks. The city hosts cultural events and markets throughout the year.