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| Founded as a Roman colony in AD48, the city’s location at the inter-section of several international trade routes brought prosperity for many centuries. After the ravages of World War 11 when 90% of the city centre was in ruins Cologne bounced back to become once more a prosperous, vibrant city. |
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The DOM - Germanys greatest cathedral is a colossal structure that emanates beauty and power. Stunning and almost overwhelming in scale and intricacy it was built over 600 years in a pure example of High Gothic style. Not finished until 1880 the DOM took over 6 centuries to build. The giant wooden crane used in its construction, now kept inside, was for many years as much a Cologne trademark as the two massive towers of the DOM.
Hohenzollernbrucke – In the shadow of the DOM, this majestic bridge crosses the Rhine and leads out onto a promenade that is guarded by equestrian statues of the imperial family. W enormous flight of stairs leads out to Heinrich-boll-Platz and its cultural centre a complex of modern architecture that contrasts beautifully with the DOM.
Romisches Praetorium Und Kana - This is the excavated ruins of a former Roman military HQ that looks like an abandoned set of Gladiator movie. The underground museum contains displays of Roman Gods and a huge number of rocks left by former inhabitants.
Schkoladen museum - One for chocolate lovers everywhere, it is situated in a Chocolate factory where the precious stuff is produced in vast quantities. It features everything from rainforests to a gold fountain that spurts the real thing. Wait here to get your free samples of the brown nectar.
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Cafe Waschsalon – Ehrent 77. Filled with decorative washing machines this cafe serves breakfast until 4pm
Taco Loco – Zulpicherst 10. The Happy Hour’s here are from 6-8pm; they serve the most wonderful margaritas accompanied if you wish by huge portions of nachos.
Brausthaus - Fruh am Dom Am Hof 12-14. This restaurant, which is in the shadow of the DOM, serves excellent German cuisine.
Pizza Hut – 120 Hohe Str. If you want a taste of home try the tried and tested food of Pizza
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Bacchus Weinstube – 17 Rathenauplatz. This wine bar offers predominately German white wines. Wine seminars are
Offered on occasions where you can try the local wines and find out more about the wine industry. There is also a kitchen that offers regional specialities and vegetarian meals.
Gaffel Haus – 20 Alter Markt. The rustic atmosphere in this bar creates the right ambience to enjoy the local beers. In the summer the guests wander out into the beer garden to enjoy the good weather.
Lommerzheim – 18 Siegesstr. This is one of Colognes cult bars, the façade is grey and the windows are decayed but enjoy the ambience and the booze of course.
Malzmuhle – 6 HHHeumarkt. Walk in the steps of a President when you enter this brew house. President Clinton samples the home brewed Kolsch when he was in town in 1999.
Brauhaus Paffgen – 64 Friesenstr. This age old brew house serves Kolsch straight form their own brewery. The beer garden is covered in Winter and is heated.
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| Cologne’s oldest Christmas market is held on the Neumarkt, the city centre market in the shopping district. |
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