Things To Do
There are many things to do in Cologne for all the family. There are many museums dotted around the area as well as the famous street festival every November which is a must see for any tourist at this time of year.
Cologne has several museums including the famous Roman-Germanic Museum which features art and architecture from the city’s distant past. The Ludwig Museum is home to one of the most important collections of modern art in Europe which includes a Picasso collection matched only by museums in Paris and Barcelona. These museums are a must see for art enthusiasts.
One of the biggest street festivals takes place in Cologne every year. The carnival officially begins at 11 minutes past 11 a.m. on November 11th and continues until Ash Wednesday. The festival is celebrated by hundreds and thousands of people. On the Thursday before Ash Wednesday there is approximately a million people celebrating in the streets. A festival this size is a definite must see!
There are also many landmarks located around the city. Cologne Cathedral is the city’s most famous and most respected landmark. It is a Gothic church which took 628 years until the construction was finished.
When the sun goes down Cologne gets its second wind. Bars and pubs are popular but if your tastes run deeper be sure to check out the exciting top class nightclubs in the area.
Rheinpark. This fascinating zoological park is located at the north end of Rheinpark. It is hometo more than 5,000 animals of various species. Check out the ape cages and the aquarium that borders the zoo. This is a great way to spend the day. The zoo is considered by many to be the on of the best zoos in Germany!
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