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One of the best-known addresses in Cologne is Glockengasse 4711, where the company Kölnisch Wasser began the campaign which was to end in world-wide popularity. In the original neo-gothic house, just opposite the Oper-house, th... more
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Queenie said
… shop with what else? Chocolate!!! But I didn’t buy any haha! Also, I saw House #4711 which… continue reading »
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Paintings, sculptures and objets d'art, the APC Galerie offers contemporary art from the eighties and nineties. German, Italian, French and Swiss works are the speciality of this gallery, which opened in 1985. more
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When the sun is out, locals flock in huge numbers to Cologne's beer gardens, which can seem a bit like holiday camps on hot summer weekends. One of the most popular is Aachener Weiher, set in a park close to the university and... more
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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... more
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If you thought that hotel bars were only full of tourists, a visit to Alexander's Bar might persuade you otherwise. Plenty of locals are to be found here, enjoying a cocktail or a cigar in plush surroundings, with guests from o... more
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Bar, club, and concert venue for the young twenty-something crowd. Space is tight and the music is loud. For some real good music and a chic crowd: all at one single place- make sure you visit the 'All Area'. more
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The Alpha is new in town, replacing what was previously the Peperoni. The owners, however, remain the same. Centrally located on the Ring, at Friesenplatz, it's a convenient place for a beer, inside or outside in summer. A dail... more
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The Alte Feuerwache (The Old Fire Station) is a multi-purpose cultural center in the Nordstadt. Theater and concerts are part of the broad program. The center is for the young and old alike, and caters for the most varied of na... more
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Alter Markt, or the Old Market, lies in the heart of the old town. It is home to the Christmas market during the festive season and the Medienburgerfest in the summer, but is perhaps best known for the Carnival which begins her... more
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The Alter Wartesaal is the 'old waiting-room' of the Hauptbahnhof. In the old days at the station, there were not as many places to sit or to buy something to eat as there are now. Re-opened as a club, restaurant and concert ve... more
Cologne Travel Experiences
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Cologne: Whew!
Ok. So I have skipped over our day in Berlin yesturday. I am definatley getting behind in these entries and I'm not sure how much time I... Continue reading »
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Impressive churches in Cologne
Went to Cologne for the day. But being a Monday all the museums were closed. Got a map from the information centre and did a tour of the... Continue reading »
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Arrive in Cologne, Germany
We got up checked out of the hotel and had to take another very crowded bus and tram to the train station. I guess it was the Saturday mo... Continue reading »
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Down the Rhine to Cologne
After a good night's sleep, we boarded a boat for a trip down the Rhine river toward Cologne. Although it rained a bit, it was a... Continue reading »
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Koeln
Koeln is not the prettiest of Germany's cities but it does have lots of great shops and nightlife. Don't attempt to climb the stairs to t... Continue reading »
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