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Köln skyline, seen from across the river Rhine - Cologne
Köln skyline, seen from across the river Rhine
A nice German gem

The city of Köln (or Cologne in English) is a nice medium sized city in the west of Germany. And when I say west, I mean that it is rather close to the Dutch and Belgium border.

Most famous feature of the city is the "Dom" the cathedral of Köln, which is an unmistakable point of reference on the Köln skyline.

Because the city centre, which lies on the banks of the river Rhine (Rhein in German), is rather compact, historic buildings and places are mingled with modern shops and ofices, creating a very relaxed and welcome atmosphere.

Köln skyline at dusk - Cologne

Köln skyline at dusk

The central tower in the picture above is that of the Great St. Martin's Church, whereas the tower to the left, a bit further away, belongs to the city hall.

I added a nice nightshot of the area as well (this picture is not my own), which stresses the beauty of the unique skyline even more. In the back you can see the TV tower of Köln.

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Köln skyline - seen from across the river Rhine - Cologne Cologne - More than just the Dom Things to Do (3)

It is obvious that the Dom is the main tourist attraction of Cologne. However, there is more to see and do in the city... more travel advice

Inside the Kölner Dom - Cologne Kölner Dom - Inside the cathedral Things to Do (3)

After you have been amazed by the tall and lean towers of the Dom, you will soon discover that this concept of height... more travel advice

Kölner Dom seen from across the river Rhine - Cologne Kölner Dom - Cologne Cathedral Things to Do (3)

Even after having seen my share of cathedrals in cities all over Europe, The Kölner Dom is quite something. What makes... more travel advice

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    IceBear7's Profile Photo
    Jan 28, 2005 at 2:51 AM

    good start, but there's so much more to see ;-) bring your camera when you come to the christmas market - only 10 months away!

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    littlesam1's Profile Photo
    Jan 19, 2005 at 9:54 AM

    Beautiful pictures of the Dom. Cologne is a wonderful city.

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