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