A welcoming smile from the people of Cologne is sure to do away with the tiredness of the journey to the city. Adorned with beautiful cathedrals, this gay hub of the city gets a completely different get up at night. The grand extravaganza with the lightings provide a spectral view for the onlooker.
Being the fourth largest city in Germany after Berlin, Hamburg and Munich, it houses some of the best cultural artifacts. Situated on the river Rhine, the city of Cologne has much to offer to the visitors. The exquisite beauty of the city is further enhanced by the dawning sun, and the gurgling water of the Rhine.
Landmarks in Cologne
The Landmarks in Cologne are the bearer of the history and the culture of the city. The city is interspersed by numerous post-war ruins, which are particularly significant in the history of Germany.The most important landmarks in the city are:
- The Twelve Romanesque Churches, which are revered for their outstanding medieval architecture.
- Fragrance-Museum Farina House, which is considered to be the birthplace of Eau de Cologne.
- Römisch-Germanisches Museum or the Roman-Germanic Museum is known for its artifacts that provide informations on the ancient Germanic and Roman culture and tradition. Similarly the Wallraf-Richartz museum is the store house of artifacts from the medieval period. Museum Ludwig is well known for its reserve of modern art.
- German Sports & Olympic Museum, is another historical landmark in the city tracing the line from ancient games and sports till the modern period.
- Java Museum houses informations regarding the technological development of Germany since the pre-historic ages, grounding the technical orientation of the Republic.
Cologne Cathedral
What marks the city of Cologne as one of the best sightseeing spots, among all the German cities is the towering yet magnificent structure of the Cologne Cathedral. Built in remembrance of St. Peter and Mary, the Cathedral was once the tallest structure in the world. Still boasting of the largest Church facade in the world, the cathedral is rich in Gothic architecture. Millions of travelers flock to this pilgrimage destination in Cologne to take a peek into the golden reliquary that preserves the remains of the relics of The Three Magi.Visiting the German city of Cologne is an experience of a life time.
