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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 around the city.
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 options.
About the Author
Dan Oldfield works and is
an author for Car
Rentals The Specialist for Economy Rental cars.
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