Cologne Cathedral
The characteristic austere silhouette of this cathedral has long been a symbol of the city. The wide facade, the towers rising to the clouds, the reflections of the sun on the dark stone, the magnificent stained glass windows — all this will remain in the memory of a person who has ever seen this magnificent structure for a long time. In addition, after climbing 509 steps, you can climb one of its 157-meter towers and see an unforgettable panorama of the city and examine the roof of the cathedral in detail.
St. Martin’s Church
One of the most unusual temples in Cologne was built approximately on the spot where Roman baths once stood on the Rhine – this is the Romanesque Church of St. Martin. An amazingly beautiful building that perfectly fits into the urban architectural ensemble and landscape, this church was completely destroyed during the last war, and was completely restored by 1960.
Augustusburg Palace
The Augustusburg Palace in Bruhl is the main monument of the Rococo era in Germany. This pompous structure of the early 18th century, often called the Rhenish Versailles, together with the neighboring Falkenlust hunting castle is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Cologne Zoo
The saying “The spool is small, but expensive” fully characterizes the Cologne Zoo. It occupies only 20 hectares, which does not prevent it from receiving up to 2 million visitors annually, holding one of the first positions among local attractions in this indicator.
The Walraf-Richartz Museum
The tailor’s son Ferdinand Franz Wallraf achieved the title of professor of the university with his work and talent and was elected its rector three times. After the French captured Westphalia in 1798, he devoted the rest of his life to saving cultural heritage from destroyed churches.