Destinations
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 - Cinema
Jonas Mekas
From Saturday, November 8 2008 to Sunday, March 1 2009
A man ahead of his time...
Jonas Mekas was born in Lithuania in 1922 - his early adult life was tinged with utter darkness as he was imprisoned in a German work camp for five years.
Liberated in 1949, he was forced into exile, travelling to New York to start anew. He then went through a number of professions, including a position as operator for Graphic Studios. It was there that he discovered a passion for cinema and decided to dedicate himself to the field, becoming over the years a director, critic and one of the leading figures of the underground.
This exhibition sheds light on the mind of a genius, dealing with his influence in art and cinema circles for a number of generations.
From Saturday 8 November 2008 to Sunday 1 March 2009 :
- From Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00
- On first Friday of the month from 10:00 to 22:00
Admission prices :
- Full price : 9 €
- Reduced price : 6 €
- Group rates (adults) : 6.5 €
Jonas Mekas was born in Lithuania in 1922 - his early adult life was tinged with utter darkness as he was imprisoned in a German work camp for five years.
Liberated in 1949, he was forced into exile, travelling to New York to start anew. He then went through a number of professions, including a position as operator for Graphic Studios. It was there that he discovered a passion for cinema and decided to dedicate himself to the field, becoming over the years a director, critic and one of the leading figures of the underground.
This exhibition sheds light on the mind of a genius, dealing with his influence in art and cinema circles for a number of generations.
From Saturday 8 November 2008 to Sunday 1 March 2009 :
- From Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00
- On first Friday of the month from 10:00 to 22:00
Admission prices :
- Full price : 9 €
- Reduced price : 6 €
- Group rates (adults) : 6.5 €
MUSEE LUDWIG
Heinrich-Böll-Platz
COLOGNE 50667
00 49 221 221 26165
49 221 221 24114
