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 The only big Baroque church |
Marzellenstraße Innenstadt Cologne, NRW 50765 Germany +49 221 13 7130 |
The only big Baroque church in Cologne was built by Christoph Wamser from Aschaffenburg for the Jesuits and first completed in 1715. The inside of the church was decorated in Gothic style as appropriate to the Counterreformation. After the Jesuit order was dissolved in 1773, the church was used by the French from 1798 as a "Temple of Reason". After being destroyed in the war, the church was rebuilt by W. Schlombs and A. Georgen in its original forms with Baroque exterior and a three-storey high altar. The rebuilding process lasted until 1979. The former Jesuit College, which was connected to the church, is now used for the archiepiscopal trainee curates. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A busy square in the shade of the cathedral. |
Domplatte Cologne, NRW 50667 Germany |
In summer, it is always busy on the forecourt of the Kölner Dom. This is a place to meet friends or watch the pavement artists, or to listen to the street musicians play their set amidst the crowds. On New Year's thousands of people come here to celebrate with fireworks and bottles of Sekt. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cologne cathedral |
Hauptbahnhof Cologne, NRW 50667 Germany +49 221 92 58 47 30 http://www.koelner-dom.de |
Described by UNESCO as 'a masterpiece of gothic architecture', the Kölner Dom was declared a world heritage site in 1996. The construction of the gothic cathedral took 632 years, and when it was finally completed in 1880, it was the world's tallest building. The Dom stands an imposing 157m high and you will need to be in good shape if you want to climb one of the towers, although the view from the top is definitely worth the effort. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Medieval atmosphere |
Fischmarkt 1-3 Altstadt Cologne, NRW 50667 Germany +49 221 257 7862 http://www.koeln-altstadt.de/s... |
This refined, privately-run hotel is one of the old town's few old buildings that survived World War II undamaged. Today, the Frömmler family does everything they can to maintain the hotel's Middle Ages ambiance. On warm summer evenings, guests can relax with a glass of Kölsch beer on the terrace overlooking the Rhine. The historical Tower Room features the steel "Laeuvekrane," a medieval steel wheel that was used with a rope pulley to bring goods to the tower. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Once Cologne's fishmarket |
Fischmarkt Alstadt Cologne, NRW 50667 Germany |
There are very few reminders nowadays that the inhabitants of Cologne once bought and sold fish. One such is the Fischmarkt, next to the Rheingarten. The former fishery, which made a good profit particularly in Lent, when fish was the staple diet for the inhabitants of the city, is now called the Stapelhaus. The late-gothic buildings themselves, however, have been preserved in their original style. Nowadays, the Fischmarkt is a charming market square with many pubs and guest-houses. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Traditional brewery |
Am Hof 12 Cologne, NRW 50667 Germany http://www.frueh.de |
Located a stone's throw from the Dom and Hohe Straße, Früh am Dom is a real institution that attracts both tourists and locals alike. The 'Früh' is to Cologne what the Hofbräuhaus is to Munich, except of course, that the beer comes in much smaller glasses! As well as serving up freshly-brewed Kölsch beer, there is a menu which contains a fine selection of local and national specialties. A must for any visitor. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Europa's tallest building in the 20s |
Hansaring Nordstadt Cologne, NRW 50670 Germany |
When the Hansa-Hochhaus was consecrated, the citizens of Hamburg could proudly state that it was the tallest building in Europe. Its height of 65 metres is of course less impressive today. This 17-storey edifice, built between 1924 and 1925, was designed by Jakob Koerfer. It now houses Saturn selling electrical goods. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cologne Germany |
Cologne's Old Town dates back to Roman times, 2000 years ago. It's an area of small, winding streets and old houses. Old Romanesque churches abound, as well as a newer (only a century old) cathedral, called the Dom. The Dom, Germany's most visited attraction, was at one point the tallest building in the world. It houses a shrine with the relics of the Three Wise Men and other religious art. The Old Town was where medieval ships would unload and sell their goods, and today some of those markets remain, although the fish market is the only one still in working condition. Today it is a place to explore and be rewarded with a comfortable bar or a hidden generations-old restaurant. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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1950s suspension bridge |
Severinsbrücke Cologne, NRW 50678 Germany |
One of the eight bridges which span the Rhine and connect the two halves of Cologne is the Severinsbrücke. Built in an asymmetrical suspension style in 1959, this bridge is unmistakeable, and at present it is crowned by the actionist artist H. A. Schult's 'Weltkugel' (Globe). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Older than the Dom |
An Lyskirchen 12 Altstadt Cologne, NRW 50676 Germany +49 221 21 1713 |
The smallest of Cologne's twelve Romanesque churches is St Maria Lyskirchen, built from 1210 to 1220. According to experts, it is also the least significant. The church was preserved largely intact during the Second World War: only the roof-truss was badly damaged. Nevertheless, St Maria Lyskirchen, which was first recorded as a small chapel in the year 948, does possess a rare treasure: the paintings on the ceiling, which have no equal in the Cologne area. The 13th-century artists portrayed themes from the Old and New Testaments with masterly skill. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Mainly Kölsch |
Alter Markt 26 Altstadt Cologne, NRW 50667 Germany +49 221 258 0903 |
There is a large selection of bars and pubs to choose from at the Alter Markt. Täglich is part Brauhaus, part pub and partly modern all in one. You can enjoy a Kölsch beer as well as tasty food seated in on of the comfortable corners, or facing the large clock which constantly reminds you of the passing time. Of course, in summer, the nicest option is to sit outside. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tours of WDR Television and Radio |
Appellhofplatz Innenstadt Cologne, NRW 50667 Germany +49 221 220 6744 http://www.wdr.de |
Anyone who's interested in television and broadcasting, and would like to catch a glimpse behind the scenes should definitely take one of the guided tours of the Westdeutscher Rundfunk, Germany's largest regional broadcaster. There are tours of the Funkhaus, the radio and TV studios in the center of Cologne, or the production studios in Bocklemünd, where mainly series are filmed. There is also a tour of the Eins Live radio station in the Mediapark, which includes a discussion group with the producers and presenters. It is necessary to register in advance for the tours, which last one to two hours, but they are free. Registration at WDR Besucherbetreuung, 50600 Köln. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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