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The city's very name is a testimony to its Roman past and
during the Roman era it was called Colonia. The city has a
vibrant culture scene. Apart from being a centre of cultural
activity, Cologne is renowned for its trade fair arenas. Cologne
has a rich historical past and the magnificent Cologne Cathedral
is a symbol of its rich past. The cathedral has been designated
as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The Cathedral is conspicuous by its two elongated towers
and has been Cologne's most famous landmark. It is a symbol
of Germany's rich architectural heritage and took a mind boggling
632 years to be completed. The cathedral is one of Europe's
premier pilgrimage center and a popular place of Christian
congregation and attracts pilgrims and visitors from all over
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At the city centre You'll be amazed to find a cluster of
twelve gorgeous Romanesque churches and each one of them are
masterpieces of medieval church architecture The Rheingarten
park is much preferred by the visitors and locals alike and
it is a fabulous place for leisurely strolls.
A visit to Cologne's old town which is set in the backdrop
of the majestic Deutz and Hohenzollern bridges is worth visiting.
The quaint houses are indeed colorful and the local people
are warm and friendly. The stately Gothic cathedral and the
Church of St. Martin located on the banks of the Rhine river
impart a sense of tranquility to the environment . Quality
restaurants, lively bars and open-air food courts located
in the narrow bylanes offer a range of cuisines and entertainment.
Over the years Cologne has carved an international reputation
as a melting pot of art and culture. Cologne's numerous museums
symbolizes the rich art and cultural tradition of this fascinating
city. The Art Cologne art fair is one of notable annual art
event of Cologne. Among the museums the Ludwig Museum and
the Wallraf Richartz Museum are top rate qand later has one
of Germany's largest collections of paintings. There is also
the Museum Schnütgen which showcases one of the most
impressive collections of art from the Middle Ages.
The Ludwig Museum has one of the best collection of paintings
from some of the most important figures in the Modern art
movement of the 20th-21st century and the works of celebrated
artists of the stature of August Macke, Marc Chagall and Henri
Matisse are on display at the museum. The museum also prides
itself with its rich collection of American art which includes
rare works of renowned American artists like by Jasper Johns,
Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein.
The Wallraf Richartz Museum is one of Europe's most renowned
classical picture galleries and has paintings, sculpture and
artworks belonging to the Middle Ages.
Cologne has a vibrant exhibitions and music scene and one
is spoilt for a choice. The Cologne operas attracts visitors
form all over the world. The rock concerts in Cologne are
among the best in Europe.
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The Cologne Philharmonic has over the past few decades become
an integral part of the German music scene. The diversity
of music that it offers is astounding and includes symphonies,
exciting jazz recitals, enchanting folk and pop events.
Cologne Arena is a state-of-the-art multipurpose entertainment
zone which caters to evrything from sports to concerts and
fashion shows to happening restaurants all under one roof.
Try to coincide your visit to Cologne Arena when there is
a special event being hosted.
Another notable attraction of Cologne is the Tanzbrunnen
which is strategically located on the banks of the Rhine river
and offers breathtaking views of the city and its surroundings.
This beautiful leisure park has an open-air stage for concerts,
a theatre hall and the signature Rheinterrassen restaurant. |
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Travour provides information on Cologne Germany and online
booking for tours to Cologne Germany for the FIFA World Cup.
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