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Cologne, the picturesque city of Germany |
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Cologne, the picturesque city of Germany lies right along the famous River Rhine. This scenic city of Germany is considered as a major tourist hub attracting a number of foreign tourists. The tourists are attracted to the scenic beauty and the bustling and vibrant life that the city portrays. Cologne is also the fourth largest city of Germany and happens to be the largest in both German Federal State of Northern Rhine-Westphalia and the Rhine-Ruhr Metropolitan Area. This European Metropolitan is also one of the oldest cities of Germany and has a rich heritage.
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The main attraction of the City of Cologne is the architectural marvels as seen in the Roman Catholic Archbishop. The city is the seat of the Catholic Archbishop and also that of the oldest Universities of Europe. Rich in art and culture, this City proudly boasts about 30 museums and approximately 100 galleries. The City happens to be the seat of art and culture in the Rhineland. Again a tourist can catch the trade shows at the Trade Fair Ground of the city which is known as the Art Cologne Fair. If visited in the right season, a tourist can be lucky enough to watch the Cologne Carnival. Cologne also celebrates the gay/lesbian pride festival known as the Christopher Street Day, which is also something to see while touring Cologne.
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Some of the most sought after attractions in Cologne are as follows:
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Romanesque Churches
- Cologne Cathedral
- Farina Fragrance Museum
- Cologne University
- Museum Ludwig
- Wallraf-Richartz Museum
- Lanxess Arena
- EL-DE Haus etc.
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