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World Tourism Destination : Tourism Attractions in Germany: Cologne

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Cologne

Vivacious is the word to describe Cologne, a great city of Germany and one of the best tourist destinations of the world. The city with all its vibrancy, attitude and fun loving atmosphere is an ideal destination to unwind and have a great time. And if you thought that the city only boasts of pubs, restaurants, and nightlife, you are mistaken as the city has great and rich cultural heritage backing it with some great sights and architectural delights and wonders. No doubt this marvelous blend of culture, tradition, history, climate and carnival atmosphere make Cologne an ideal choice among holiday makers from all parts of the world.

How to reach
The international airport Koln-Bonn is the nearest airport connecting the city. Cologne can also be reached by private car as well as by train. In fact a very pleasant train ride from Frankfurt to Cologne passing Lorelei the Rhine Valley and other pretty places awaits tourists and is a worthwhile option. A taxi ride from the airport to the city centre takes about 20 minutes and is a good choice to exercise. Moving around city is not a problem with plenty of options such as buses, trams, subways, trains etc. being part of the public transport. A god option to see the place is on bicycle or by foot.

Where to Stay
Cologne has over 230 hotels catering to every budget and tastes. From high priced and lavish suites to cosy guest houses and back-packers apartments and hostels, Cologne has every thing for every body. Just explore the city a bit and you will have your dream accommodation at a great price.

Major Attractions
Cologne prides itself with great history behind it. Cologne Cathedral is the most preferred tourist destination. Besides numerous monuments such as the Roman Dionysus mosaic, the Jewish Mikwe, the medieval Overstolzenhaus and the Gurzenich hall, opera house, Media Park, Ludwig Museum, and Romisch-Germanisches Museum are the nearby attractions. From Cologne tourists can also take boat trips on the Rhine all the way to Strasbourg in France. The most scenic part of the route lies between St. Goar and Rudesheim with a number of ancient castles, palaces, vineyards, hills etc adding to the landscape of the city. The music festivals organized in the city add to the carnival atmosphere and make the whole experience electrifying.

Gourmet
Cologne is one of Germany's leading city for having a great gourmet experience. From venerable breweries offering unique Kolsch beer and typical Cologne delicacies to first-class restaurants to simple yet tasteful restaurants offering some great food, Cologne has great options for tourists of all hues.

Night Life
Gross St. Martin in the Altstadt, the Quartier Lateng, the Südstadt, St. Severins Quarter, Belgisches Viertel, are some of the most popular night spots with some great cafes and bars, pubs and cabarets. Concerts, theatre plays, operas and ballet performances are held nearly every evening and are not to be missed.

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