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Rudolfplatz. Visitors who venture below ground will find remains of ancient Rome: sections of walls, coins and decorative mosaics. One of the most beautiful of these mosaics can be admired in the Romano-Germanic Museum. Cologne
Cathedral is not only Cologne’s but also
Germany’s most important tourist attraction. Each year more than six million people from all over the world visit this Gothic cathedral. At 157.38 metres high, the Cathedral, which is dedicated to St. Peter, is the second tallest church in Europe and the third-tallest in the world.
The imposing Cathedral houses the golden Shrine of the Three Kings, which became one of the most important pilgrimage sites of the Middle Ages. Since 2007, an additional point of attraction at the Cathedral has been the stained- glass window created by the world famous Cologne artist Gerhard Richter – a shimmering play of light shining through coloured glass squares.
Another aspect of the city that is unique to Cologne is its
group of 12 large Romanesque churches, which are set in a semicircle around the city centre. These structures, which are of outstanding importance in cultural history, were built between 1150 and 1250.
AN OUTSTANDING ARTISTIC SCENE Cologne has
more than 40 museums,
including several that are internationally renowned. While the Wallraf-Richartz Museum and Fondation Corboud house fascinating medieval paintings and an important collection of Impressionist paintings, the Museum Ludwig is home to the largest Pop Art collection outside of the USA. The glass collection at the Romano-Germanic Museum is unlike any other in the world, and at the Museum of Applied Art design objects are presented in close relationship to works of fine art. An important collection of sacred art from the medieval period is presented in the Museum Schnütgen, and the Rautenstrauch-Joest Museum features an impressive ethnological collection. The Kolumba Museum, pictured
above, the art museum of the Archdiocese of Cologne was designed by the Swiss architect Peter Zumthor. And more than 130 galleries, featuring diverse works from every era, also enhance Cologne’s reputation as a cultural metropolis. Cologne also enjoys a lively theatre scene. In addition to the Cologne Opera and over 200 musical ensembles, the Philharmonic regularly presents musical highlights.
In one of the acoustically finest concert halls in the world, audiences enjoy performances by the Gürzenich Orchestra and the WDR Symphony Orchestra.
Operas and plays, as well as numerous literary and film festivals, round out the rich cultural landscape of the city.
DYNAMIC ECONOMIC AND SCIENTIFIC HUB With over one million residents and its location in the heart of western Europe, Cologne has developed into one of the most important economic centres in Europe. The central train station is a major European hub; the Cologne/Bonn Airport is an important location for low-cost carriers; and there are good connections to the network of regional motorways.
A SHOPPING CITY WITH SOMETHING FOR EVERY TASTE Cologne is one of the most popular
shopping cities in Germany, and Cologne’s Schildergasse is one of the best loved shopping streets in the whole country. Just like neighbouring Hohe Strasse, Schildergasse is home to major department stores as well as branches of well-known
brands. Exclusive designer boutiques have established themselves on Mittelstrasse and Pfeilstrasse. In the Belgian Quarter and the
Ehrenfeld district, more and more young designers are setting up shop in small, individually designed boutiques, where they sell unusual
fashions and accessories. A stop at one of Cologne’s cosy cafés, trendy bars or restaurants rounds off a shopping trip, making a stroll around the city a unique experience.
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