Germany: Cologne
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.
Cologne: Events
Exhibitions and Tours
Visit Art Gallery 7
From Monday, January 1 2007 to Wednesday, December 31 2008
Contemporary art in Cologne Art Gallery 7 was founded in 2003 by Martina Kaiser and Meike Knüppe. This contemporary art gallery in Cologne regularly hosts exhibits featuring photography, painting,(...)
Exhibitions and Tours
"Hitler Blind and Stalin Paralyzed: 1930s political photo-montage"
From Saturday, August 9 2008 to Sunday, October 19 2008
Propaganda revisited. This exhibition will reveal two dexterous artists could make their work a political statement. Jacob Kjeldgaard (known as Marinus) and John Heartfield have truly made(...)
Trade Fairs & Expos
Spoga Horse
From Sunday, August 31 2008 to Tuesday, September 2 2008
Gallop, canter, trot, but do not fall. This international event takes place twice a year and draws people from the four corners of Europe, people who are passionate about horse riding, show jumping(...)
Exhibitions and Tours
"Artist Couples. Love, Art, and Passion"
From Friday, October 31 2008 to Sunday, February 8 2009
Loving art Curiously, the theme of "Artist Couples" has not yet been singled out for a retrospective despite great names like Camille Claudel and Auguste Rodin, or Gabrielle Münder and Wassily(...)
Festivals & Carnivals
Cologne Carnival
From Tuesday, November 11 2008 to Monday, February 23 2009
A tradition in Cologne! The Cologne Carnival is all about disguises, costumes in all shapes and colours that prove that the imagination has no limits. Thought the official opening takes place on(...)
Festivals
Intercultural Week in Cologne
From Monday, November 3 2008 to Sunday, November 9 2008
Celebrating culture. The city of Cologne will be celebrating culture for an entire week. Various venues throughout the city (theatres, libraries, churches, public institutions and cultural centres)(...)
Trade Fairs & Expos
Christmas Markets in Cologne
From Monday, November 24 2008 to Tuesday, December 23 2008
Santa's paradise! Advent in Cologne is full of festivity, warmth and charm thanks to its 6 Christmas markets! The largest of the markets is located in Neumarkt, while the one at Rudolfplatz offers a(...)
Exhibitions and Tours
"The Art of Esoteric Buddhism"
From Saturday, May 10 2008 to Sunday, November 30 2008
Chinese buddhism in Japan... Alongside schools of buddhism that have gained international recognition, such as Amida and Zen buddhism, the secret theory of Shingon esoteric buddhism is probably the(...)
Festivals
International Comedy Festival in Cologne
From Thursday, October 16 2008 to Saturday, November 1 2008
Laughing Cologne-style. The first ever edition of the Cologne comedy festival took place in 1991 with six comedy groups performing over 7 days. Throughout the years the festival has grown in scope(...)
Exhibitions and Tours
"Man Ray et L. Fritz Gruber - years of friendship, 1956 à 1976"
From Friday, May 16 2008 to Sunday, August 31 2008
The life of Man Ray through a friend's eyes... This exhibition is built on the 20-year friendship between Man Ray and photo-collector L. Fritz Gruber - a relationship which led to a previous(...)
Exhibitions and Tours
Photokina 2008 - World of Imaging
From Tuesday, September 23 2008 to Sunday, September 28 2008
From light through a shutter to ink on a page. Photokina is a landmark photography show which gathers professionals in the field from around the world. Specialists from every level of photo(...)
