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Colourful and picturesque narrow steep-gabled houses can be found on the banks of the Rhine near the Cathedral. Behind them are winding alleys with cobblestones, courtyards, romantic squares, hustle and bustle: That’s how Cologne looked like in the Middle Ages.
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Jul 29, 2022 · The Fischmarkt in Cologne is one of the most well known instagrammable spots in Cologne, after the Cologne Cathedral. The brightly colored houses and the Great St. Martin Church make for the perfect backdrop.
- Visit Cologne Cathedral. Cologne Cathedral defies superlatives. This UNESCO-listed Gothic masterpiece is the tallest twin-spired church in the world and one of Europe’s most popular tourist attractions.
- Peek at the Roman mosaic at the Roman-Germanic Museum. Cologne was founded as a Roman settlement in 38 BC and became a colony – Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium to give it its full name – in 50 AD.
- Walk over Hohenzollern Bridge. Hohenzollern Bridge (Hohenzollernbrücke) may be the busiest railway bridge in the world – more than 1,200 trains daily but who’s counting – but that’s not why it is a tourist magnet.
- Get your cocoa fix at the Chocolate Museum. Walk back over Hohenzollernbrücke, pass the statue of Kaiser Wilhelm II, who paid for the bridge, and take the steps down to the pleasant riverfront park.
Cologne City Hall. The magnificent Cologne City Hall has a rich history dating back over 900 years and is located in the heart of the city center between Town Hall Square and Old Market. The Cologne City Hall is not only known for its beautiful architecture but also for its historical significance.
In this post, you'll find everything from must-visit attractions like the majestic Cologne Cathedral to little-known gems only known among locals. Scroll down for the ultimate guide to experiencing the magic of Cologne's Old Town! 👇
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May 16, 2021 · Cologne is a modern, well-designed and functional German city and a popular tourist destination. But sitting alongside the river Rhine in the city centre is a completely different picture to the rest of Cologne, and a magical one at that.
