| Cologne is the four most populated cities in Germany. | | | | the world. However, it has been changed around a lot |
| These days the city is a beautiful cultured destination | | | | since then as 90% of Cologne was destroyed during |
| with great leisure facilities, pubs and shops. However, | | | | WWII. |
| during WWII, Cologne was heavily bombed and | | | | City Attractions and Sights |
| damaged. After years of restoration work it has | | | | Since the heavy bombing in WWII, restoration |
| been rebuilt to portray the wonderful historic Roman | | | | efforts have seen the city burgeon into the historic |
| city it use to be. | | | | Roman centre that it used to be. The Cologne |
| Travelling to Cologne | | | | Cathedral (Kölner Dom) that was originally |
| Flying is the recommended choice of transport as the | | | | established in 1248 was rebuilt to its previous state. It |
| city has Köln/Bonn Konrad Adenauer Airport | | | | is an important feature of the city and one of the |
| located 10km from the centre. Also, for people | | | | worlds most impressive Cathedrals. |
| arriving from countries that are outside Europe, | | | | If you are interested in museums then head for the |
| Frankfurt Airport is the closest and provides | | | | Aldstadt city's most famous museums are such as |
| transfers for the 200km journey. Trains and large | | | | the Museum Ludwig. For relaxation check out Claudius |
| roads make it easy to get to the city via other | | | | Spa that is found in the Rheinpark area although, you |
| methods. | | | | will need a car to make the journey. |
| Accommodation in Cologne | | | | Shopping in Cologne |
| Hotels are the most popular choice of | | | | Cologne has a great range of shops that cater for |
| accommodation in Cologne. However, check for the | | | | everybody's needs. The most popular shopping areas |
| festival dates as this can seriously affect the | | | | are in the centre where there are a number of large. |
| availability of rooms. Hotels are great as they offer | | | | Other smaller streets that head out of the centre |
| different classes of rooms and are conveniently | | | | have more unique shops and indoor markets. The |
| situated around the city. | | | | shopping areas are sectioned off for pedestrians, |
| A Brief History of Cologne | | | | attractive and well laid out. |
| Cologne has a vast history as it is the eldest city in | | | | Food and Drink |
| Germany. The city has great importance in Roman | | | | Cologne has a great range of top quality restaurants |
| History as it is one of four sanctified cities that | | | | that offer all kinds of international food. There are |
| formed the north corner spot of the Empire. | | | | also numerous attractive cafes and bars as well as all |
| At the beginning of the thirteenth century Cologne | | | | takeaway options. |
| was renowned for being the largest fortified city in | | | | |