Welcome to urbanana, a crescent of creative cities that form the backbone of the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia, which borders the Netherlands and Belgium. Its friendly inhabitants invite you to visit, settle or even start a business.

North Rhine-Westphalia Survey

issue 2020

Introduction
- The Monocle guide to..
  
  Germany’s region on the rise
Map
- Getting to know the region
  
  Plot a course straight for North Rhine-Westphalia and get to know your way around the region.
Industry
- Get to work
  
  The businesses big and small that maintain NRW’s status as Germany’s thriving economic heartland.
Media
- News and views
  
  Reporting on the publishers, broadcasters and producers that make the region a European communications hub.
Arts
- On display
  
  We assess the installations, institutions and artistic endeavours at the state’s creative core.
Design
- More than meets the eye
  
  From furniture to factories and apartment blocks, the region’s aesthetic is shaped by impeccable design.
Leisure
- All systems go
  
  Be it swimming, sailing or sophisticated bars and restaurants, NRW is generous in its downtime to-do lists.
Ten experiences
- Ten ways to tie-up a trip
  
  Get stuck into our set of stimulating activities to make the most of everything urbanana has to offer.

The Monocle guide to..

Getting to know the region

Get to work

News and views

On display

More than meets the eye

All systems go

Ten ways to tie-up a trip

Introduction

The Monocle guide to..

Map

Getting to know the region

Industry

Get to work

Media

News and views

Arts

On display

Design

More than meets the eye

Leisure

All systems go

Ten experiences

Ten ways to tie-up a trip

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