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 Fitness and Health Club in private atmosphere |
Hohenzollernring 95-97 Kölner Ringe Cologne, NRW 50672 Germany +49 221 51 8325 http://www.ascot-fitness.de |
Excellent training rooms and a private atmosphere await you at the Ascot Fitness Center des Ascot Hotels. A spacious training room with weights equipment, for training of all the muscle groups and stamina make this an optimal place to train. The following services are available: free consultation, checks for stamina, power and flexibility, individual training plan, free training in the Vitalis Fitness team in Köln-Holweide and as a special extra a you can save money with the Super Saver for first two months. Experienced sports teachers and sports therapists supervise and are on hand to answer questions. The Ascot Fitness Club also offers sailing, Inline Skating, Water-ski, bicycle and motorbike tours, Go-Carting, parties and more. If you need to relax there is a large sauna, and then to recharge the batteries there is the bistro where you will find everything you need. However, the yearly membership is offered at a lower rate. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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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 farmer guards the Eigelstein. |
Eigelstein Agnesviertel Cologne, NRW 50668 Germany |
The Eigelsteintor is one of the three medieval gatehouses that remain from the city's early fortifications. This gate is now the symbol of Eigelstein, one of the colorful and lively districts of Cologne. Below the two towers, the Kölner Bauer keeps watch. Traditionally, the figure stands for the city's independence. The three Kölner Bauer figures appear each year in the Cologne carnival. The original Bauer is located in the courtyard of the city hall; the figure in Eigelstein is a casting. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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An old fort used for rehearsals |
Neusser Wall Nordstadt Cologne, NRW 50670 Germany |
Fort X (meaning 10) is an old Prussian brick fortress, built between 1816 and 1840. It is the only one of seven fortifications which still survives in Cologne. After the end of its military role, a rose garden was planted, which gave the whole edifice a romantic touch. Just as contrary to the original purpose of the fort, it is presently used by Cologne's bands for rehearsals as well as, from time to time, for performances. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Relics from all times |
Ursulaplatz 24 Innenstadt Cologne, NRW 50668 Germany |
One of the most important legends of the city of Cologne is the story of St. Ursula and her companions. Did the medieval inhabitants of Cologne find the remains of eleven young women or just a Roman cemetery on the site where the church of St Ursula now stands? Only one thing is certain — the Middle Ages saw a thriving trade in relics. St Ursula was for a time the patron saint of Cologne; according to the legend she preserved the city from the Huns. She and eleven maidens were murdered by the Huns, but as the Huns then attempted to take the city they were prevented by Divine intervention. The fact that the original eleven maidens became an amazing 11,000 and that Ursula herself also acquired a bridegroom is scarcely miraculous - just a result of the medieval passion for relics. In the Goldene Kammer in St Ursula's church there are numerous valuable reliquaries dating from the 13th to the 18th centuries. An Aetherius shrine to the bridegroom of St Ursula is also well worth seeing. 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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See and be seen on the Ring |
Kaiser-Wilhelm-Ring Cologne, NRW 50670 Germany |
The Kaiser Wilhelm Ring begins at the Christophstraße / Mediapark stop and runs towards Hansaring. The best section is about 100 metres, which the Bürgersteig makes into a little pedestrian zone. It is bordered on one side by designer furniture shops and by a green area with a fountain on the other. Since 1971, the Fischbrunnen has also graced this lovely stretch, where you will see fish, mussels and snails and which adds to the holiday feeling, especially in the summer. Park benches all around invite you to relax. The reason for the greening of this spot was the original residential development plan for this part of the Ring. Today, you will find the major insurance companies have their offices there. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Former prison |
Klingelpütz Nordstadt Cologne, NRW 50670 Germany |
For the locals who don't know their history and for starters, Klingelpütz is simply a side street. There's much more behind the name, however. It was once the site of a Cologne prison, which now lies buried under a hill you can walk up. It was built between 1836 and 1838 by the Prussians and was the first centralised prison. Later, under the Nazis, Klingelpütz experienced even murkier times. At times over 15, 000 prisoners had to share this building –overcrowding is not the word. A memorial is there to remind us of the times when more than 1000 executions took place here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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New Cologne media center |
Im MediaPark 7 Nordstadt Cologne, NRW 50670 Germany +49 0221 5743 7400 http://www.mediapark.de/ |
Designed by Canadian architect Eberhard Zeidler, the Mediapark was inspired by the town hall square in Siena. Seven-storey blocks form a semicircle around the square, which borders on an artificial lake. For years, the city has wanted this to be a district for media businesses. The blocks are still partly empty. The eye-catching Cinedom, a large domed cinema, is a magnet for the public. Agfa and GEW have set up their business here, and others are sure to follow. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Archive of Dance |
Im Mediapark 7 Nordstadt Cologne, NRW 50670 Germany +49 221 226 5757 |
Everything you always wanted to know about dancing can be found at the Deutsches Tanzarchiv. There are representations of dance in paintings, sculptures, films, books, newspaper articles and theatre programs. The archive, the library and the Tanzmuseum are all open to quench your thirst for knowledge. Part of the collection was brought together by the initiative of Kurt Peters. The SK (Stiftung Kultur) of the Cologne Sparkasse bought the collection in 1985, and the City of Cologne has also been involved with the Tanzarchiv since 1986. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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20th century photographic collection |
Im Mediapark 7 Nordstadt Cologne, NRW 50670 Germany +49 221 226 5900 http://www.sk-kultur.de |
A large part of the Photographische Sammlung is dedicated to the people of the 20th century, as August Sander (1876-1964) saw them. In 1992, the Stiftung Kultur of the Cologne Sparkasse bought a collection of Sander's more significant photographs. Among these are portraits of Cologne's inhabitants, but also pictures of the city, both intact as it was before the Second World War, and as it was afterwards, almost totally destroyed. The exhibition was enlarged by the addition of the collection of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Photographie, and by more recent acquisitions. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fascinating Fountain at the Dom |
Domplatte Innenstadt Cologne, NRW 50667 Germany |
We find Cologne's most fascinating fountain, the Taubenbrunnen right next to the Domplatte. It is the first abstract fountain that was erected in Cologne after the Second World War. It was designed by Ewald Mataré in 1953. The Taubenbrunnen is described as a "still water" since the water fountains, rushing and splashing of a normal well are completely lacking here. The well was recently correctly restored and it invites you to take a couple of minutes break with the best view of the cathedral. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Museum for the 60s and 70s |
Vogteistraße 12-14 Nordstadt Cologne, NRW 50670 Germany +49 221 139 0463 http://www.popdom.de |
The Popdom is a museum for design from the 60s and 70s. They are active indeed, as varying exhibitions of designer furniture is not all they have to offer. Music is also one of the topics that is extensively featured. The music archive is open on Thursdays and Fridays from 11a until 8p. Events such as POPTALK are among the readings, lectures and discussions that are held. They also sell books and other materials at the museum shop and online. Film and television studios often make use of their massive collection to build entire sets. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 The church in the Agnesviertel |
Neusser Straße 18 Agnesviertel Cologne, NRW 50733 Germany |
The Catholic parish church of Saint Agnes is situated in the north of Cologne near to the Ebertplatz. It is easily recognized by its idiosyncratic church tower, which looks like the castle in a chess set. The church was founded by a school teacher, Peter Joseph Rockerath. He wanted to commemorate two women, his dead wife and Saint Agnes, a Roman martyr. The church was built in an axis with the Eigelsteintor, which can be found at the other side of the Ebertplatz. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Antique church from the 4th century |
Gereonskloster 4 Cologne, NRW 50670 Germany +49 221 134 922 |
St. Gereon is said to be the most beautiful medieval church in Cologne. It is uncertain whether the church of St. Gereon was built in memory of the Roman soldiers who refused to take part in the persecution of the Christians and were martyred themselves as a result. This is, however, one of the many legends surrounding this late Antique building. The church was built between 1151 and 1227, the very impressive ten-sided central vault dates back to 1220. This central vault was built on the remains of Roman walls, which are still visible. The church was dedicated to St Gereon at a later date. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Amidst banks and insurance companies |
Ursulaplatz 24 Nordstadt Cologne, NRW 50668 Germany +49 22 113 3400 |
The inhabitants of Cologne dedicated a church to St Ursula and her maidens as early as the 4th-5th century, but the church was enlarged several times in the following years. The cult of St Ursula only began to lose its appeal in 1164, after the relics of the Three Kings were brought to Cologne. In spite of the addition of the gothic choir in 1287, the romanesque style of the church's architecture (around 1135) is still clearly to be seen. St Ursula's was badly damaged during the Second World War along with namy other churches. In particular, the vault of the central nave was destroyed and have been replaced with a wooden ceiling. The greatest treasure of the church is the Golden Chamber from 1643. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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