Germany: Cologne
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In a nutshell...
All roads in Cologne lead to its two-towered cathedral which reaches 157 metres into the sky and is visible from almost everywhere in the city. Construction took 632 years to finish, and it is one of the most celebrated architectural monuments in Germany today.
Cologne is distinguished from other German cities because of the 12 Roman churches that can be found within its medieval walls. From Gross St. Martin in the heart of the old town, to Ste. Maria, the largest of the Roman churches, built over the foundations of a Roman temple, St Gereon, surrounded by greenery and St Andreas, constructed on the ancient Roman wall.
Cologne wouldn’t have its reputation if it weren’t for the Rhine and the numerous romantic walks that tourists can take along its banks. While in the neighbourhood, take the opportunity to visit the irresistible chocolate museum and the German sports museum, both situated on the river banks.
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KUNIBERT DER FIESE
During a walk along the Rhine, let yourself get caught up in the story of Kunibert by taking a break inside the brewery that is named after him. He was the Count of Nippes, who according to legend, was born on 11/11/1111 and had the habit of serving his guests exceptional wines. They were of such quality that their effects were said to have given this character a longevity of 123 years, the age at which he constructed a manor the length of the Rhine; and who would guess...that same manor is now the very establishment that keeps the legend alive! The best part: a list of cocktails that seems to go on for as long as the legend!
http://www.kunibertderfiese.de
E-mail : info@kunibertderfiese.de
Am Bollwerk 1-5
COLOGNE 50667
00 49 221 925 46 80
00 49 221 258 08 93
