Neuss is a city of Roman origins, with preserved valuable monuments from different periods. It is also possible to spend time actively.
Around 15 BC, on the site of what is now Neuss, the Romans established a military camp, which then turned into a craft and trade settlement. It also developed in the Middle Ages thanks to its convenient location at the intersection of trade routes. In the 10th century, the relics of the martyr St. Quirinus. The basilica of St. Quirinus was built in the late Romanesque style with Gothic elements.
The development of Neuss as a commercial city resulted in its expansion and erection of defensive walls in the Middle Ages. The Bloody Tower and the Upper Gate leading to the city have been preserved to this day. It is part of the Clemens Sels Museum.
Neuss's attractions also include one of the oldest taverns in Germany, the Zum "Schwatte Päd" from the early 17th century, and the Hombroich Museum Island with museums showcasing European and Asian art from ancient times to the present day.
Active tourism enthusiasts can take advantage of the attractions of the Alepj Park in Neuss, and in winter, go skiing in the Jever Fun Ski Hall Neuss.
