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Cologne Brief Information For Tourists
he architecture of a good choice of places for
Cologne, the most ancient accommodation, including 250
between the major Germany hotels.
cities, reflects all its 2000
years history, starting from the So what have tourists to do here
Cologne settlement, which was when they come to Cologne? First,
founded here by the Romans, to for those who come here for
the present days. It is not only sightseeing, the city has a lot
the important historic centre, to offer. The main Cologne
but also, thanks to one million attraction and its symbol is the
population, the fourth largest Cologne Cathedral – the
city in Germany. Moreover, thanks gothic church with pointed
to its strategic location in the towers, which are so typical for
western part of the country, it this architectural style. This is
became a central Reins port and the place where the golden shrine
an important traffic centre with with the Magis relics and many
excellent facilities for other priceless treasures are
international exhibitions to be kept. Nowadays the cathedral is
held here. You can get here by one of the World Heritage sites.
any of the express trains, such Other religious sight is the
as ICE, Thalys/Eurostar, Twelve Romanesque Churches
City-Night-Express, or by ensemble – the real
Germanwings, Deutsche BA and masterpieces and good examples of
Hapag Lloyd Express airplanes, the medieval sacral architecture.
which land at the Cologne – Not far from here you may also
Bonn Airport. Based on this find many of the citys museums
information, it is easy to guess and world-famous attractions,
that a lot of exhibitions and such as Ludwig museum, where
international congresses are held contemporary art is represented,
here. That is why Cologne offers Roman-Germanic museum, the
Diocesan museum and many others. sightseeing, there are lots of
other things to do here. You can
Continue your sightseeing go shopping at one of the many
programme and visit the Corbo Cologne shopping malls and
Institution where you will be centers, visit its galleries, and
able to see paintings and spend your evening at one of the
sculptures created during diverse places to eat: from
different epochs, form the Middle beerhouses where you can try
Ages to present times, including famous Kolsch beer, to the
the famous impressionist Lerbach hotel restaurant with a
collection. Go to the Rheinau good choice of first-rate dishes.
harbour and visit the most
“sweet” of the German
museums - There are also lots of other
Imhoff-Stollwerck-Museum, or the entertainments, including Cologne
Museum of Chocolate. Nearby you Zoo, botanical gardens, Rhine
will find the interactive German Park with dancing fountains,
Museum of Sports and Olympic Green Belt, Rhine rope-way and
Games aimed at the active ones. boat trips. And, of course, one
Among the attractions that are of the famous events is the
worth seeing there are also the Cologne Carnival (the fifth
Old City and the Rhine Garden, season), which always gathers a
historical City Hall, Pretoria great amount of viewers.
and others. And, of course, those
who are fond of music can visit However, Cologne Carnival is not
Cologne Philharmonics opera and the only time when the city
dramatic theaters, cabaret and greets you with happiness and
pop concerts. cheerfulness. Thanks to its
all-year-round joyful atmosphere,
If you are tired of cultural Cologne constantly attracts
tourists from all over the world.
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