Cologne, founded 2000 years ago by the Romans, is one of the oldest cities in Germany. The twelve Romanesque churches and the famous cathedral attest to how important the city was as a religious center.
Today Cologne has a relaxed, almost provincial atmosphere. Its historic center is ideal to explore on foot. Besides the many ecclesiastic buildings the city also offers a number of interesting museums and historic structures such as the eclectic Rathaus and the Gothic Gürzenich.
Cologne, founded 2000 years ago by the Romans, is one of the oldest cities in Germany. The twelve Romanesque churches and the famous cathedral attest to how important the city was as a religious center.
Today Cologne has a relaxed, almost provincial atmosphere. Its historic center is ideal to explore on foot. Besides the many ecclesiastic buildings the city also offers a number of interesting museums and historic structures such as the eclectic Rathaus and the Gothic Gürzenich.
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Cologne CathedralKölner Dom / Hohe Domkirche St. Peter und Maria
Cologne’s magnificent Cathedral is the most renowned landmark in the city and serves as the seat…
Hohenzollern BridgeHohenzollernbrücke
Of the seven bridges that cross the majestic Rhine river in Cologne, the Hohenzollernbrücke is the…
HahnentorburgHahnen Gate
Many of the monumental gates that were part of the former medieval city wall around Cologne…
Gürzenich
Built in the fifteenth century as a festival hall, this Gothic structure is one of Cologne’s…
RathausCity Hall
Cologne’s city hall is a magnificent complex in the heart of the old town. Its Gothic…
ColoniusFernmeldeturm Köln
Colonius Colonius is the tallest structure in Cologne. The television tower was built in the early…
Alter MarktOld Marketplace
The Alter Markt is a historic marketplace near Cologne’s city hall. The square is popular for…
Flora and Botanical GardenFlora und Botanischer Garten
The Flora und Botanischer Garten is a popular park in Cologne that combines a flower garden…
OverstoltzenhausHouse Overstolz
The Overstolzenhaus is a magnificent example of secular Romanesque architecture. Built in the early thirteenth century…
4711 HouseHaus 4711
The Neo-Gothic building at the Glockengasse is the home of the famous Eau de Cologne no….
Groß St. MartinGreat St. Martin Church
Groß St. Martin is one of twelve Romanesque churches in Cologne. Thanks to its massive tower,…