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Visiting Cologne, Germany


Roman legions marched into what is now the Rhineland's largest city in 38 B.C. These two thousand years have produced a wealth of sites to visit, from Roman towers to Gothic churches to modern architecture. With a reputation as a fine art center, Cologne has museums running the gamut from the Museum of Applied Art to Museum Ludwig, home to works by Warhol and Picasso, to the Chocolate Museum. The city has an excellent bus, tram and train system, on which Kolner Tageskarte, Day Tickets, are... more » Roman legions marched into what is now the Rhineland's largest city in 38 B.C. These two thousand years have produced a wealth of sites to visit, from Roman towers to Gothic churches to modern architecture. With a reputation as a fine art center, Cologne has museums running the gamut from the Museum of Applied Art to Museum Ludwig, home to works by Warhol and Picasso, to the Chocolate Museum. The city has an excellent bus, tram and train system, on which Kolner Tageskarte, Day Tickets, are valid. « less
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Jul
73°F 22°C
54°F 12°C
Aug
73°F 22°C
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Sep
66°F 18°C
49°F 9°C
Oct
58°F 14°C
43°F 6°C
Nov
47°F 8°C
36°F 2°C
Dec
41°F 5°C
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Wednesday
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53°F 11°C
Thursday
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84°F 28°C
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Friday
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91°F 32°C
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Traveler Reviews

City Pension Storch I

3 of 5 stars
Budapest
Jul 13, 2009

The pension has got a good location, about ten minutes' walk from Cologne main station. At our arrival, we were asked to pay immediately for the night, yet credit cards were not accepted under 50...more

Renaissance Koln Hotel

Jul 12, 2009

We have stayed at this hotel a few times before and have always been pleased by the rooms and staff. This time was no different. The reception staff were pleasant and helpful. The rooms are...more

Best Western Premier Hotel Park Consul Koeln

Jul 12, 2009

it's near Lexus arene. Quiet place with nice rooms, good connection, 'cause near you have public transportation. Good service, polite people. Nice. more

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