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.
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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, have a picnic, or play sports? Even if there are some cynics out there, Cologne is a city with many diverse parks. The largest of them is Rhinepark located on the right bank and designed duing the 1950s. Its a particularly nice place to visit during the sunset. The other major park is the Botanical gardens located next to the zoo with many opportunities for relaxing, walking or even educational tours!
From ALTE FEUERWACHE to JARDIN BOTANIQUE
Take Melchiorstraße
Right at Ewaldistraße
Right on Neusser Platz
Continue on Weißenburgstraße
Continue on Merlostraße
Left at Riehler Straße
Continue on Riehler Platz
Continue on Riehler Straße
Right on Alter Stammheimer Weg
Continue on Lennéplatz
Continue on Alter Stammheimer Weg
Continue on Am Botanischen Garten
From JARDIN BOTANIQUE to SATURN
Continue on Am Botanischen Garten
Continue on Alter Stammheimer Weg
Continue on Lennéplatz
Continue on Alter Stammheimer Weg
Right on Riehler Straße
Continue on Riehler Platz
Continue on Riehler Straße
Right on Ebertplatz
Continue on Hansaring
Right on Lübecker Straße
Left at Maybachstraße
