While the Dusseldorf City Hall, known as the Rathaus, is a place rich with political and historical significance, it also lies in the heart of a city with a vibrant culinary scene. Dusseldorf has a mixed food culture influenced by its history of trade and the Rhine River. The City Hall itself is a testament to the city's prosperity and its connection with food comes through the many festivals and markets that take place in and around its vicinity, including the famous Christmas market with its array of traditional foods and drinks.