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The Three Kings Shrine
Seilbahn
Rheinauhafen
Rathaus
Belgian Quarter
Mustard Museum
Christmas Markets
The Rhine
The Old Town
4711 Perfume
Farina Fragrance Museum
Museum Ludwig
Love Locks
Flora and Botanical Gardens
Carnival
Stadt Museum
Phantasialand
Neptunbad
Zoological Gardens
Schloss Augustusburg
Wallraf-Richartz Museum
Peter’s Brauhaus
Die Fette Kuh
Le Moissonier
Da Damiano
- Set in the western part of Germany and surrounded by the Rhine river, Cologne, or Köln as the locals like to say, is a captivating place with a rich history, heritage, and a variety of interesting things to do.
- Whether visiting the world-famous Cologne Cathedral, taking in the panoramic views high above the Seilbahn cable car, or marveling at the architecture on a stroll of the Rheinauhafen, travelers to this city will find the destination captivating.
- Other notable things to do include discovering the shops, restaurants, bars, and nightlife of the Belgian Quarter, or for a more relaxing experience, strolling the picturesque grounds of the UNESCO World Heritage sites, the Schloss Augustusburg, and the nearby Faulkenlust hunting lodge, both of which are now museums.
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