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 - Commemoration
"Nico - Cologne, Berlin, Paris, New York - Career of a Pop Icon"
"Nico - Köln, Berlin, Paris, New York - Stationen einer Popikone" From Wednesday, October 22 2008 to Sunday, February 1 2009
Icon of pop.
Christa Päffgen, aka Nico, was a German model (for Vogue, among others), singer and an actress. She left Germany early to spend time in Paris and New York.
Having starred in Fellini's La Dolce Vita wasn't her only achievement; she is mostly known for having been in Lou Reed's band, The Velvet Underground, produced by Andy Warhol.
Nico was among the crème de la crème of the 60s and 70s: Jim Morrison, Iggy Pop, Jackson Browne, Brian Jones, Tim Buckley... This exhibition is an homage to this great performer for the 20th anniversary of her death.
From Wednesday 22 October 2008 to Sunday 1 February 2009 :
- From Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 to 17:00
Admission prices :
- Full price : 6.5 €
- Reduced price : 3.5 €
Christa Päffgen, aka Nico, was a German model (for Vogue, among others), singer and an actress. She left Germany early to spend time in Paris and New York.
Having starred in Fellini's La Dolce Vita wasn't her only achievement; she is mostly known for having been in Lou Reed's band, The Velvet Underground, produced by Andy Warhol.
Nico was among the crème de la crème of the 60s and 70s: Jim Morrison, Iggy Pop, Jackson Browne, Brian Jones, Tim Buckley... This exhibition is an homage to this great performer for the 20th anniversary of her death.
From Wednesday 22 October 2008 to Sunday 1 February 2009 :
- From Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 to 17:00
Admission prices :
- Full price : 6.5 €
- Reduced price : 3.5 €
MUSEE DES ARTS APPLIQUES
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COLOGNE 50667
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