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
Gerhard Richter - Abstract paintings
From Saturday, October 18 2008 to Sunday, February 1 2009
This exhibition focuses on Gerhard Richter's abstract paintings. The majority of the exhibited works were done in the years from 1986 to 1990, but these will be augmented by a series of recent paintings from 2006. This proved to be a highly productive phase for Richter, in which he created an exceptional number of large format paintings that distinguish themselves by the tightness of their form and content.
The exhibition is not intended as a retrospective of Gerhard Richter's abstracts, but rather as an artistic snapshot and a spotlight on a homogeneous phase in his work.
PARTNER ADVANTAGE
Pass for €6.5 instead of €9 on presentation of your Thalys ticket, Cybelys card or Ticketless card. Passes available at the information desk at the Ludwig Museum only.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
MUSEE LUDWIG
Heinrich-Böll-Platz
Cologne 50667
00 49 221 221 26165
00 49 221 221 24114
