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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DAS KLEINE STAPELHAEUSCHEN
With its two-colored facade (one green, the other salmon) that opens onto the Fischmarkt on the other side of the Rhine, this house has made it through the years unscathed from its days as a fish market back in the Middle Ages. Today it is a warm, family establishment that offers many typically german specialties. If patios aren't your thing, ask to be seated in the main dining room which features rich wainscoating. Don't pass up the Sauerbraten (roast) marinated in the traditional Rhine fashion and served with apple sauce and Kartoffelkloessen (small potato rounds).
http://www.koeln-altstadt.de/stapelhaeuschen
E-mail : stapelhaeuschen@compuserve.de
Fischmarkt 1-3
COLOGNE 50667
00 49 221 257 78 62
00 49 221 257 42 32
