Germany: Cologne
Areas in the city:
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: Walks
Some activities for children in Cologne
Other than the Carnaval period, which is officially from November 11 (11/11) at 11:11 am until Ash Wednesday of the following year, during which a(...)
It would be impossible to visit Cologne without seeing the Cathedral, gothic masterpiece, that is hard to miss when leaving the train station and is(...)
Few hours of Art and art galleries
With more than 100 galleries and 30 museums, Cologne boasts the largest offering of art exhibits in all of Germany. Fans of contemporary art will be(...)
Few hours in Roman Cologne
After as little as several minutes here, you will jump into the depths of the history of Cologne, a city that was founded in 50 AD! Agrippine,(...)
Few hours in medieval Cologne
During the height of the middle ages, Cologne more than tripled in size. This rapid expansion called for new fortifications that are still somewhat(...)
Few hours in romantic Cologne
Diocesan city since 313 AD, Cologne was raised to Archdiocesan ranking in the early 9th century by Charlemagne. In the meantime, the city gained the(...)
Few hours of tastings in Cologne
Its impossible to visit Cologne without stopping in one of their many brasseries to try a Kölsch. This local beer, light amber in color is(...)
Few hours in "nature" in Cologne
Who hasn't longed to find a wide open space of nature and greenery in the middle of a concrete jungle in order to breath fresh air, lay in the sun,(...)
Sightseeing in Cologne in a few hours
It would be impossible to visit Cologne without seeing the Cathedral, gothic masterpiece, that is hard to miss when leaving the train station and is(...)
