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 Don't miss this! by sandravdp
Go to the other side of Rhne river (there is a footpath at the trainbridge) and discover a huge cosy beergarden in front of a large hotel, monumental buildings, nice statues and Rhineparc! Leave a Comment
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 by BillNJ
If you decide to have your photo with one of the three Magi, it is important to smile!
For free, you can always have your photo taken with the statues of the famous puppet characters, Tünnes and Schäl, in the Alter Markt.
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 Rhine Panorama by MichaelFalk1969
I guess the reason for my initial disappointment is that if you expect a truly historic city (one of the oldest cities in Germany, dating back to Roman times, a political, religious and mercantile center in the Middle Ages), one is a bit disappointed of how few isolated historic remnants remain. And what has been reconstructed is often not reconstructed as it once was but only as to indicated how the style and proportions once looked like (for example Martinswinkel). This is due partly to the destructions of WW2, partly because of reckless city planning.
This should not distract you from a visit, but keep in mind that there might be less left of historic Cologne than you would expect from reading tourist brochures.
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 Brrr... by Sjalen
Pick a place with ONE food style.
Just a few blocks away from the river you get much better nosh. Leave a Comment
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 Kranz by Nag_Rom
Order simply "Kölsch", nothing special. Join the sorrounding and the nice view. Don´t stress the waiter to much, he is not there to serve you!!! - If you respect the Köbes (waiter) you have a good chance to enjoy your stay. :-)
(Die Hausbrauerei) Päffgen
Friesenstraße 64 - 66 Leave a Comment
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After a lot of disappointing experiences I would advise you not to go to any of the big name brewery pubs for eating out -- too often have I gotten dishes where you could exactly tell that they are coming straight out of the microwave oven.
Also avoid the restaurants on the Rhinefront promenade.
Of course going to a Brewery pub is part of the Cologne experience -- just have a quick Döner or Bratwurst elsewhere -- why pay 10 EUR and more inside the brewery for something that costs 2,50 EUR from the bratwurst stand in the street? Once your stomach is silenced, you can order some finger food or pretzels to go along with the Kölsch. Leave a Comment
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A mini yellow coloured train disappearing near the Cathedral looked like a tourist trap to me. Its too small a train to be comfortable to sit and it is supposed to take tourists across some important tourist attractions in the city. I certainly don't think its worth the hype.
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 by Gili_S
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"Echt Koelnisch Wasser 4711" Everyone knows it. And many tourists buy it. Honestly I hate its smell. But get your own impression. You can buy it everywhere in downtown. The original 4711-Shop is near Neumarkt and Apellhofplatz by the opera house.
One for the ladies really..........................or the gay couple! Leave a Comment
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 Interior of the Dom by orlikins
My 2 cents?
Looks great at night
Bloody freezing inside
Free entry, but you are expected to tip the priests walking about with a donation box for the cathedral's upkeep.
Roman-germanic Musuem annexed to the side, across from the tourist office
If I had time, I would have gone up the spire to get a really cool panoramic view of the Rhine, Southern Duesseldorf and Bonn
The interior is strangely disappointing and anonymous
Noisy tourists who forget that they're in a place of religious worship and talk loudly while people are trying to pray.
Maybe it's best to visit in the morning, when it's quiet. You can climb the tower and look out over Cologne and the Rhine in the crisp morning light. Leave a Comment
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