The Wrong side of the Rhine
by diocletianvs
The local saying says that "Siberia starts on the other side, in Deutz". Cologne's historic center developed on the left side of the Rhine and it wasn't untill 1888 that the separate municipality of Deutz was incorporated into Cologne.
Rhine's right bank is still referred as the "Schäl Sick", or the Wrong side. The wrong side has a modern skyline dominated by the Hyatt hotel and the coppery Lufthansa building built right on the Rhine. Famous Cologne Fair is also situated here, as well as the modern KölnArena, Europe's largest indoor sports venue.
The easiest way to cross into the "Siberia" is across the Hohenzollernbrucke - don't miss the walk between the Hohenzollern and the Deutzer bridge on the Wrong side, enabling magnificent views of Cologne's Right side, dominated by the Cathedral.
The romans where here!
by Pavlik_NL
Maybe for some not that 'off the beaten track', but Köln has some very intresting Roman archelogical sites. Cologne used to be a Roman town from where it's 'foreign' name also originates. Recommendation is the Praetorium under the Cityhall (RatHaus). Most people come for shopping, a cruise on the Rhine or a visit to the Dom, but if you're intrested in history ...
Train
by Gili_S
Cologne central train station is often a place where you need to change trains travelling around Europe. I did that few times in the past and I plan it that I will always have some time to spend also in this lovely city before continuing to my destination.
Ristorante Toscanini
by leafmcgowan about Ristorante Toscanini
Ristorante Toscanini is a nice little Italian restaurant in Koln ... the best of ingredients, fresh oven baking of the pizzas, and some of Koln's best pastas and Italian dishes. On our visit, we got the seafood pizza and a mellanzana pizza - all of which were spectacularly made. Trying the German soft drink Bionade was also our first at this restaurant even though the drink is offered everywhere. The ambiance of the restaurant is quite Italian, and friendly service. The pizza maker was very funny and comedic at times. Extremely talented at spinning the dough ...For anyone seeking a true Italian experience, this is the place to go. Rating: 5 stars out of 5. seafood pizza
Move your body
by IceBear7
It's about heroes, it's about passion, it's about history - it's about sports and the olympics!
you learn a lot about the olympics long time ago, you can sit on a bike in the wind tunnel, you realise how high the world record in pole vault really is, you see a lot of shoes, jerseys, cups and medals and olympic highlights combined with waltz music.
You can also play soccer or basketball on the roof - the highest stadium in Köln!
Really a great experience!!
Oh, and you learn a lot about the German culture as well I think :-)
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Its Ornate Doorway
Panorama view from the Deutz side
View from Top of the Dome down to Rhine
Such a pretty building
