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