Cologne
Cologne is Germany's fourth-largest city (after Berlin, Hamburg, and Munich) with more than 1 million residents and is located on both sides of the Rhine River.
Cologne is one of the nation's media, tourism and business hotspots and is known to be one of the most liberal cities in Germany.
Cologne was one of the most heavily bombed cities in Germany during World War II. The bombing reduced the population by 95% and destroyed almost the entire city. The reconstruction lasted until the 1990s.
We recommend you stay in the city for at list 2 nights.
Main sights recommended are:
- The famous Cologne Cathedral, Germany's most visited landmark, attracting an average of 20,000 people a day.
- Innenstadt, the central city district including the Old Town.
- The old town church of Great St. Martin.
- The historic Cologne City Hall, Germany's oldest city hall with a documented history of 900 years.
- Shop along the busy streets of Hoe St. and Schildergasse.
Around Cologne, it is recommended to visit Dusseldorf, about 40 km to the North and Bonn, about 40 km drive to the South of Cologne.
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